A recent study demonstrated that increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids results in lessened depression.
In an eight week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial, 22 of 46 depressed women aged 66-95 years were treated with 2.5 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids (1.67 g EPA and 0,83 g DHA) while the remainder women were given placebo. The Geriatric Depression Scale and the Short-Form 36 Health Survey were used to evaluate the participants in the study. The results of the study showed supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids to be “efficacious in the amelioration of the depressive symptoms and quality of life in depressed elderly women.”
Commentary:
The published scientific literature is robust with research demonstrating the protective and risk reducing capabilities of fish oils for cardiovascular disease, various cancers, arthritic inflammatory disorders, and cognitive decline. Just think, here is a chance to make ourselves, our parents and or grandparents happier and less depressed while also reducing risks and complications from cardiovascular disease, cancers, arthritic inflammatory disorders, and cognitive decline. Why aren't we hearing more about this on the news?
Dr. Donovan is a Naturopathic Physician, author, educator, and a professor of clinical medicine at Bastyr University's Natural Health Clinic. In 2010 he was voted by his professional peers as one of Seattle’s Top Doctors in the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Dr. Donovan writes and lectures on the transformational process of healing and believes a person’s healing journey is ultimately a quest for his/her identity, purpose and meaning. He has more than 35 years of patient care experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Naturopathic Physician (ND), representing a wide range of clinical settings from hospital-based surgical and intensive care as a registered nurse to outpatient primary care as a physician.
When it comes to omega 3, I still prefer krill oil supplement. This is my number one source of omega-3 and after taking it for more than a year, I noticed that it is really effective for my health.
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