People with schizophrenia and depression have a low omega-3 index
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is higher in people with mental illness and is associated with
a 30 year higher mortality rate in this population. Erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
plus eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)(omega-3 index)≤ 4% is a marker for increased mortality
risk from CVD while> 8% is protective. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are also
important for brain function and may ameliorate symptoms of mental illness. We investigated
the erythrocyte omega-3 index in people with mental illness. One hundred and thirty adults …
a 30 year higher mortality rate in this population. Erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
plus eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)(omega-3 index)≤ 4% is a marker for increased mortality
risk from CVD while> 8% is protective. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are also
important for brain function and may ameliorate symptoms of mental illness. We investigated
the erythrocyte omega-3 index in people with mental illness. One hundred and thirty adults …
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