Beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acids have been reported for several psychiatric
disorders, particularly for depression. Association studies show a relationship between …

Background: This study aimed to examine the association between depression and dietary
patterns via the intermediary role of erythrocytes polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) …

Depression is a common mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of
interest. Research suggests an association between the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids in …

OBJECTIVES: To prospectively assess effects of select dietary fats on cognitive decline.
DESIGN: Prospective observational; 3‐year follow‐up. SETTING: Northwestern University …

Objective: Depression is associated with low red blood cell (RBC) levels of 2 omega-3 fatty
acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), suggesting that …

Objective: To examine the relationship of depression to metabolic and nutritional risk factors
in older Hispanics. Design: Crossectional study. Setting: Subjects were part of a community …

Aim To study the plasma omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid levels in patients with depressive
episode and in matched healthy controls. Method Thirty patients with first episode …

Background: Only one study has investigated the relationship of essential fatty acids in the
adipose tissue with depression in adults and suggested an inverse relationship between …

Summary Objective The typical Western diet is deficient in omega‐3 and high in omega‐6
fatty acids (FAs). These FAs may play a role in depressive symptoms via inflammatory …

A relative decrease intake of n-3 to n-6 fatty acids has been implicated in the pathogenesis
of depression. However, the associations between different sources of dietary n-3, n-6, and …