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

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 […]

Several neuropsychiatric conditions share the etiology of dopaminergic imbalance, including Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and depression. Despite the fact that neuropsychiatric conditions may be caused by several factors, current research postulates that cerebral n-3 (omega- 3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) deficiency may be a common causative factor. Dietary n-3 PUFAs play a […]