Omega-3s, neural networks and mental health
Research indicates that EPA and DHA omega-3s may affect the brain’s corticolimbic circuit maturation.
Mood disorders, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric disorders and are a major cause of disability globally. [...]
A growing body of evidence has identified a deficiency in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), as a candidate for a modifiable neurodevelopmental risk for mood and anxiety disorders. This is supported in part by cross-sectional evidence that patients with mood and anxiety disorders exhibit significantly lower blood omega-3 PUFA levels compared with healthy subjects.
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