03/08/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids may be effective for secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychophysiological symptoms, such as a pounding heart, are known to be common complications of PTSD.
From these findings, it can be concluded that supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids might help improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD.
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Journal Reference:
Matsumura K, Noguchi H, Nishi D, Hamazaki K, Hamazaki T, Matsuoka YJ. EFFECTS OF OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS ON PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN ACCIDENT SURVIVORS: A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL. Journal of Affective Disorders. 15 December 2017; 224: 27-31. DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.05.054
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