Archive for the ‘ Depression ’ Category
(08/15/02) An article in the August ‘02 issue of Prevention, (Bye-Bye Blues, healthy fats ease depression) states that the Omega-3 fatty acid EPA could be a missing link that the brain needs to be happy. The article references a recent study (A Jour of Psychiatry, MAR 2002) in which 60% patients suffering from depression got [ READ MORE ]
Abstract: Background: Omega3 fatty acids may inhibit neuronal signal transduction pathways in a manner similar to that of lithium carbonate and valproate, 2 effective treatments for bipolar disorder. The present study was performed to examine whether omega3 fatty acids also exhibit mood-stabilizing properties in bipolar disorder. METHODS: A 4-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, comparing omega3 fatty acids (9.6 [ READ MORE ]
WebMD Medical News Oct. 18, 2002 — It may sound fishy, but researchers say taking a daily fish-oil supplement may boost the effectiveness — or even replace — antidepressants for treating depression in some people. In a new study, people who added a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids to their regular antidepressant treatment had significant improvement [ READ MORE ]
Recently, there were some reports that major depression may be accompanied by alterations in serum total cholesterol, cholesterol ester and Omega-3 essential fatty acid levels and by an increased arachidonic acid/eicosapentaenoic (EPA) ratio. The present study aimed to examine fatty acid composition of serum cholesterol esters and phospholipids in 36 major depressed 14 minor depressed [ READ MORE ]
10/05/02 – Evidence for the benefits of fatty acids from fish is so strong that the chemical is to be used by pharmaceutical companies to develop antidepressant drugs, reports Reuters. Eating fatty fish is thought to help cure depression, but in order to allow for a regular dietary intake, drugs based on the acid will soon [ READ MORE ]
Abstract: Geographic areas where consumption of DHA is high are associated with decreased rates of depression. DHA deficiency states, such as alcoholism and the postpartum period, also are linked with depression. Individuals with major depression have marked depletion in omega-3 EFAs (especially DHA) in erythrocyte phospholipids compared with controls. These data suggest that DHA may be [ READ MORE ]