Abstract Recently, omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) have
gained substantial interest due to their specific structure and biological functions. Humans …

Brain structure and function depend on a constant and sufficient supply with
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by blood. Blood levels of …

Objectives The therapeutic use of nutrient-based 'nutraceuticals' and plant-based
'phytoceuticals' for the treatment of mental disorders is common; however, despite recent …

Unsaturated fatty acids might be involved in the prevention of and improvement in mental
disorders, but the evidence on these associations has not been comprehensively assessed …

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) are obtained from diet or derived from
essential shorter-chain fatty acids, and are crucial for brain development and functioning …

Purpose Immune imbalances in major depressive disorder (MDD) have been targeted by
anti-inflammatory treatment approaches in clinical trials to increase responsiveness to …

We aimed to perform an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs)
of randomized clinical trials (RCT) of the effects of long-chain omega-3 fatty acid …

Postpartum depression, with a prevalence ranging between 14% and 25% worldwide, has
been considered an urgent health concern that negatively affects both mothers' and their …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is an incapacitating condition characterized by loss of
interest, anhedonia and low mood, which affects almost 4% of people worldwide. With rising …

Neuropsychiatric behaviors caused by sleep deprivation (SD) are severe public health
problems in modern society worldwide. This study investigated the effect of fish oil on …