Depression and Bipolar Disorder Linked to Omega-3 Deficiency
A new study out of Sydney, Australia has shown a link between depression (and bipolar disorder) and deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. The researchers point out the practical applications of their work:
Lead researcher and institute director Professor Gordon Parker said his work found that omega-3 fish oil supplements could be used effectively alongside anti-depressants for people suffering depression.
Furthermore, their research had important things to say regarding pregnant mothers:
The study also found that mothers who had lower levels of omega-3 in their breast milk were more likely to suffer from postnatal depression.
This isn’t the first time that research has identified fish oil as a remedy for postpartum depression.
Tags: bipolar, depression, fish oil pregnancy, postpartum depression
Excellent article! There are so many benefits of fish oil/ omega-3 fatty acid. From depression to acne it’s a miracle pill that can help alleviate a multitude of ailments. The only outcome you can expect from adding this supplement to your diet is a healthier lifestyle!
I often write about the value of fish oil for depression. But it also seems to help people who are going through the withdrawal of antidepressants.
I have, on average, about 250 new people every single day who come to my web site looking for answers for the EXTREME pain of antidepressant withdrawal.
Effexor and Paxil seem to be the worse, but they all create unbelievable pain for many users who attempt to discontinue.
Fish oil is always the first thing I recommend to help alleviate the withdrawal symptoms.
My doctor recomended that I take fish oil along with my anti-depressant. All I can say is that something is working, possibly a synergistic effect between the two?
I take 1G capsules X 20 daily of highest quality fish oil to supplement and reduce meds. for bi-polar disorder (depression). What is the most current (06 June 2009 ) reccommended dosage daily for fish oil to treat bipolar depression