Medical News Summary: Omega-3 fatty acids may improve mental health as well as prevent heart disease

About: Omega-3 fatty acids may improve mental health as well as prevent heart disease
Date: 11 December 2004
Source: eDiets
Author: Jeff Grossman
Medical News Summary (summary of medical news story as reported by eDiets): Numerous studies have shown that cold liver oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, helps prevent heart disease. It has now been suggested that it may also help with mental health disorders such a depression, bipolar disorder and suicide. It is recommended that people have at least 3,000 mg of omega-3 fat which is only found in seafood. This is the equivalent of two three-ounce serves of Atlantic salmon each week. Walnuts and flaxseed are an inadequate substitute for fish.
URL: http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm/cmi_741850
Related Disease Topics: Heart disease, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Suicide, Mental health disorder

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