THE RATIO OF OMEGA 3 TO OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS CAN HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON BRAIN FUNCTION
Doctors and scientists around the world have been talking about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for several years, pointing to their anti-inflammatory and heart-protective effects, among other things. Fatty acids from food are also very important for brain function. Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish oil, play a particularly important role here.
Researchers investigated the effect of a diet containing omega 3 and reduced omega 6 in patients with bipolar disorder. The study group received an increased amount of the two most important omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPH. This diet did indeed significantly improve the normally highly fluctuating moods of the intervention group. The participants' general mood, energy levels, irritability and pain also showed a clear stabilization.
No therapy recommendation can be derived from the results, but there is an effect of the diet and the omega 3 and 6 fatty acids on brain function.
Bipolar Disorder. 2022 Mar;24(2):171-184.
doi: 10.1111/bdi.13112.Epub 2021 Aug 2.Adjunctive dietary intervention for bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet,
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