Originally published February 13 2006
Health experts believe omega-3 fish oils fight off depression
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The Bromley Express discusses recent research and articles posted by the online omega-3 fish oil specialist, Happy Health Chest, citing a Maryland study that suggested Japan's low rate of depression may be related to its diet, which is high in fish oils.
When the New Year does finally arrive, even the party-mad optimists can be affected by depression.
The likelihood is that many will be given prescription drugs, rather than being told about dietary supplements that could change their world, says leading online Omega-3 fish oil specialist, Happy Health Chest (www.happyhealthchest.com) In 1991, Mr Maes first discussed the relationship between depression, inflammatory responses and an overactive immune system, saying that the mind, the nervous system and the body's immune system underlie psychiatiric disorders that upset the balance between body and mind, minimising biological abnormalities, in part, through the use of Omega 3 fatty acids, using highly purified EPA, used with, or without DHA, another fatty acid.
Mr Maes is not the first doctor or researcher to have spotted the link between a deficiency in Omega-3s and psychiatric problems, such as depression.
Omega-3s (fish oils) have been shown to combat this medical illness, as well as tackling anxiety, impulsiveness, aggression, chronic fatigue syndrome and stress.
A study by Dr Hibbein, a respected psychiatrist at the National Institute of Health in Maryland, published a work in the Lancet that showed that Japan, with the highest consumption of fish rich in Omega 3s had the lowest rate of depression.
New Zealand, with an extremely low level of fish consumption had the highest depression rate 50 times of that of Japan.
But how can Omega-3 fatty acids assist the brain?
Fundamentally, the brain is 60% fat and the majority of that fat cannot be produced by the body, but must derived through diet.
The brain needs Omega- 3s in order to function properly, in particular EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
Around 15% of women are believed to experience these illnesses, which makes biological sense when again considering the role of Omega-3s, according to Happy Health Chest.
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