Omega-3 fatty acids and mental health

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

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are serological components that are critical for cerebral structure and function. Serum EPA and DHA levels correspond to several factors, including dietary intake, and are accurately evaluated as a percentage of available red blood cells using the HS-Omega-3 Index®. On average, an adult’s Omega-3 Index reads between 2-20%, […]

Fish oil, but not olive oil, ameliorates depressive-like behavior and gut microbiota dysbiosis in rats under chronic mild stress

In this study by Tung et al. (2019), the authors explored how fish oil and olive oil impact gut microbiome dysregulation linked to symptoms of depression in rats. Chronic mild stress (CMS) was induced in rats by altering factors such as food and water availability, cage orientation, and temperature variation. The rats were divided into […]