Food for mood: Relevance of nutritional omega-3 fatty acids for depression and anxiety

Since polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are abundant in the brain and have been linked to anxiety and depression, Larrieu & Laye (2018) analysed the role of the PUFA omega-3 (ω3) series in the prevention and treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases. The review delves into the potential mechanisms of ω3 PUFAs in altering the neurobiological processes leading up to depression and anxiety. [NPID: mood, happiness, well-being, PUFA, anxiety, depression, polyunsaturated fatty acids]

Year: 2018

Reference: Larrieu, T., & Layé, S. (2018). Food for Mood: Relevance of Nutritional Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Depression and Anxiety. Frontiers in physiology, 9, 1047. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.01047

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