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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Mental Health

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Mental Health (Adult Population)

The CNP Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Mental Health Research Category consolidates research exploring the current evidence base to support the connection between polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and brain, psychological, and clinical mental health. To view each original study on the open internet, click “Original.” To view the CNP-written abstract summary, click “CNP Summary.” While only some CNP-written abstract summaries are available below for free, all are available to CNP members through the CNP Library Membership.

Importance of EPA and DHA blood levels in brain structure and function

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 31 March 2022
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF
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The association of plasma inflammatory markers with omega-3 fatty acids and their mediating role in psychotic symptoms and functioning: An analysis of the NEURAPRO clinical trial

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 31 March 2022
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF

Several studies implicate derangements of polyunsaturated fatty acids (FAs) mediated membrane function in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Despite preclinical evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory impact of omega-3 FAs on brain health, their biological action as anti-inflammatory agents and their therapeutic impact on the clinical symptoms of psychosis, risk remains poorly understood. In this study by Susai […]

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids critically regulate behaviour and gut microbiota development in adolescence and adulthood

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 31 March 2022
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF

Maternal and early postnatal dietary habits are found to greatly impact our neurodevelopment. Amongst dietary components, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) were noted to play key functional and structural roles in the development of the human brain, in addition to influencing our gut microbiome. However, the role of maternal n-3 PUFA consumption during intrauterine […]

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