[teejai]

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1220082829.htm

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences are seeking participants for a clinical trial examining whether two polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids are effective treatments for depression.

The two fatty acids being studied -- docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) -- are found naturally in fish oil, flaxseed and walnuts. Previous studies have indicated that nutritional supplements that contain Omega-3 fatty acids can be an effective treatment for depression, but this is the first to systematically test the two specific fatty acids against each other and against placebo in a large sample of people with major depression. DHA and EPA have anti-inflammatory properties and help stabilize brain cell membranes, both of which play a role in mood regulation.

i've heard that.. or that a good diet in general helps.

ev

[Perna]

Yes, I'm sure a good diet helps many a problem.

Omega3's are good for lots of things!

[lorisinto]

Wow, I'll have to look that up, although I have heard that a good diet (and exercise) helps in ways we can't even imagine.

[sassypants]

I have also heard that. I am currently taking Flaxseed cap
with the omega 3s"



I am willing to try anything at this point.

Take care.