03/06/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A systematic review concludes that omega-3 fatty acids may be used to treat older people with mild to moderate depression. The systematic review, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, analyzed existing randomized control trials on the potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in older adults with depression.
In conclusion, these findings suggest that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation effectively improves the mood of older adults with mild to moderate depression.
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Journal Reference:
Bae J-H, Kim G. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF OMEGA-3-FATTY ACIDS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION. Nutrition Research. February 2018; 50: 1-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2017.10.013
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