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

Several studies have demonstrated the link between inflammation, depression, lower omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and higher omega-6 (n-6) PUFAs levels, however, the evidence from randomized control trials (RCTs) remains unclear. In their works, Kiecolt-Glaser et al. (2011) examined 68 medical students to understand if n-3 supplementation reduced proinflammatory cytokine production and symptoms of […]

In order to examine the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) at three different dosages vs placebo on inflammatory biomarkers and depressed symptoms, Mischoulon et al. (2022) conducted this study. Sixty-one adults who were not taking medication (75% female; average age 45.5 ± 13.8 years), had a body mass index over 25 kg/m2, were diagnosed with […]