[sinoram]

Hi All,
I just read on the net about some reasearches on omega3 fish oil on depressive phases in bipolar. Researches showed result were quite positive.

Does anyone has more information on this? or has anyone tried this ?

[SunAngel]

Originally Posted by sinoram

Hi All,
I just read on the net about some reasearches on omega3 fish oil on depressive phases in bipolar. Researches showed result were quite positive.

Does anyone has more information on this? or has anyone tried this ?

My old pdoc told me about this, so I take 2 capsules every morning on a full stomach. I have no idea if it works or not, but the research shows it definitely does help with people who have BP Disorder.

[sinoram]

So you are taking it along with other medicines or just taking omega 3 capsules ?

I take fish oil, haven't really noticed a difference . Nicer skin tho. I also take medication and am always cycleing .

It did absolutely nothing for me, but I am glad to hear others have had positive experiences.

[BlackPup]

I take 1 super strength capsule morning and night - but thats probably not enough. The studies that they have done on it use quite high doses...
I take it just in case it helps...

[michie78]

here's how omega 3 fish oil works for depression:

They are also effective in stabilizing the walls of the cells of the nervous system. Recent studies show that these two types of omega 3 essential fatty acids were also found effective in increasing serotonin, a neurotransmitter affected in depressed patients. Researchers are still trying to find out more about Omega 3 fatty acids and what makes it so effective on depression. Therefore it is not advised to take Omega 3 as a medication for depression without consulting a doctor first.

I'm taking it, along with St. John's Wort, gingko biloba and a multi. Can't say it's hurting, can't say it's helping but I seem to read only positive things about it on the net and it seems to be a useful supplement.