Higher Consumption of Omega-3’s May Help Support Improved Mood

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating mood. Previous research has found that omega-3’s help serotonin in work better in the brain. Now a new study has found that consumption of omega-3’s may help support improved mood.

Participants in the study included 14,014 adults who took part in the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health ELSA-Brazil. Dietary omega-3 consumption was calculated using food frequency questionnaires. The Clinical Interview Schedule Revised was used to incidences of depressive episodes.

The researchers found that participants who consumed the most omega-3’s had the lowest risk of developing depressive episodes. Higher consumption of total fatty acids was associated with a 9% reduced risk of depressive episodes and higher consumption of alpha-linolenic acids with a 29% reduced risk.

The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Rio de Janeiro. It was published online ahead of print on August 7, 2022 in the journal Nutrients.

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