I do remember that omega 3s help brain cells somehow, not sure if it has something to do with memory or not. As I said previously I don't remember exactly what he said. It doesn't have anything to do with mood stability. He also has me taking NAC which is a suppliment N Acetylcholine. It too is supposed to help the brain some way. I buy it at the natural food store. I don't necessarily notice any differences taking these. My pdoc reads up on things a lot and since I have been on medication so long and will continue to do so, I will take suppliments on the hope they do help. By the way the VA recignuzes meducal needs fir fish oil prescribed by a primary care doctor and will provide patients with it but not for bipolar or prescribed by my pdoc, so if I decide to take the capsules I have to buy it. Oh well. As I said I will go the sardine route.