Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Mood

A study presented by the University of Pittsburgh reported that people who had lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were more likely to have a negative outlook and be more impulsive. Those with higher blood levels of omega-3s were found to be more agreeable and less likely to report mild or moderate symptoms of depression.

Researchers interviewed 55 healthy adult participants to determine their average intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Grey matter volume was evaluated using high-resolution structural MRI. The researchers discovered that participants who had high levels of omega-3 fatty acid intake had higher volumes of grey matter in areas of the brain associated with emotional arousal.

While this finding suggests that omega-3s may promote structural improvement in areas of the brain related to mood and emotion regulation -- the same areas where grey matter is reduced in people who have mood disorders such as major depressive disorder -- investigators note that more research is needed to determine whether fish consumption actually causes changes in the brain.

Source: Science Daily

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