A new application for omega-3 fatty acids has recently emerged, concerning the treatment of
several mental disorders. This indication is supported by data of neurobiological research …

The human gut is a composite anaerobic environment with a large, diverse and dynamic
enteric microbiota, represented by more than 100 trillion microorganisms, including at least …

Observational studies have linked lower omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
and higher omega-6 (n-6) PUFAs with inflammation and depression, but randomized …

Importance No systematic review or meta-analysis has assessed the efficacy of omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) for anxiety. Objective To evaluate the association of …

Nutrition plays a key role in brain development, mental health, and psychiatric disorders.
The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in physical health is well established, and …

DHA is a key nutritional n-3 PUFA and needs to be supplied by the human diet. DHA is
found in significant amounts in the retinal and neuronal cell membranes due to its high …

Depression is a common, recurrent, and debilitating illness that has become more prevalent
over the past 100 years. This report reviews the etiology and pathophysiology of depression …

Background Over the past several decades, complementary and alternative medications
have increasingly become a part of everyday treatment. With the rising cost of prescription …

Background Blood levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been associated to
current depression. However, it is unclear whether this association extends to remitted …

Many pathologies of the central nervous system (CNS) originate from excess of reactive free
radicals, notably reactive oxygen species (ROS), and oxidative stress. A phenomenon which …