14 December 2007

Depression and Omega 3

Via Mental Nurse and Musings of the Medic I came across a claim for the efficacy of Omega 3 fish oils in treating depression. Unfortunately, Musings of the Medic didn't quote any sources.

A quick check of PubMed showed some studies that are suggestive of positive results, but that state that further research is required before strong claims can be made.

When the internet has been turned on in the new house of ducks, I shall pursue this further. Or when I get bored at work.

3 comments:

Henry North London 2.0 said...

Sorry I wasnt thinking about links

Its easy if you google it but heres one for starters

http://www.anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com/articles/complementary_alternative_medicine/diet/Eating_for_Mental_Health.php

It has a link to a psychiatry journal in the text of it...

please come and visit again...

Henry x

lsnduck said...

Sorry for taking so long to publish your comment, I moved house just before Christmas and then went away and so on.

My isp turned on my connection at home today so I shall follow up your links, thank you.

Henry North London 2.0 said...

http://meningioma.wordpress.com/2007/10/07/fish-oil

This lady has been taking it too