| Omega 3 fatty acids are a group of essential long | | | | salmons and hoki, omega 3 fats are also required for |
| chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, whose presence is | | | | neuronal membrane formation, maintaining neuronal |
| indispensable for the normal growth, development | | | | membrane polarity and fluidity, and ensuring optimum |
| and functioning of the brain and central nervous | | | | neuronal membrane sensitivity in response to |
| system. | | | | different neurotransmitters. |
| However, research data emerging from various | | | | In addition, omega 3 oils ensure proper |
| epidemiological and clinical studies that use of omega | | | | neurotransmitter binding and signaling between |
| 3 for depression treatment and related neurological | | | | neurons. Modulating pro-inflammatory cytokine |
| disorder is a safe and effective therapeutic | | | | formation inside the brain and controlling the secretion |
| alternative. | | | | of secondary neuronal messengers such as serotonin |
| Why is omega 3 for depression effective? | | | | and dopamine are other important roles of omega 3 |
| Depression is a complex psychological state of mind. | | | | fatty acids. |
| Various factors contribute to depression, some of | | | | In fact, deficiency of omega 3 in infants causes the |
| which include stressful living conditions, environmental | | | | appearance of symptoms such as extreme fatigue, |
| factors, neurological disorders, illnesses, and nutritional | | | | tiredness, increased risk of cardiovascular problems, |
| deficiencies. More recently, scientists have revealed a | | | | dry skin, troubled vision, lack of concentration, |
| correlation between omega 3 and depression. | | | | decreased intelligence, and frequent mood swings. |
| Through independently conducted randomized clinical | | | | How is omega 3 safe for depression? |
| trials, investigators have determined an imbalance in | | | | At present, varieties of antidepressant medications |
| the DHA and EPA content present inside the adipose | | | | are available in the market for the treatment of |
| tissues of individuals suffering with different types of | | | | depression symptoms. Ironically, all these prescription |
| depression including major depressive disorder | | | | drugs do cause serious side effects, some of which |
| Omega 3 fatty acids form a major constituent of | | | | include addiction, erectile dysfunction, drowsiness, and |
| human brain, which is primarily made up of 60% fats. | | | | unusual weight gain. |
| Omega 3 fats present inside the brain include | | | | However, according to the available research data on |
| docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic | | | | omega 3 and depression, the use of omega 3 fatty |
| acid (EPA), which seem to be essential for regulating | | | | acids does not cause any of the above adverse |
| the cognitive behavioral and functioning in humans. | | | | effects. |
| Abundantly available in cold water fish such as | | | | |