Ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid for the treatment of psychological distress and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
Author(s) -
Michel Lucas,
Geneviève Asselin,
Chantal Mérette,
Marie-Josée Poulin,
Sylvie Dodin
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26749
Subject(s) - placebo , eicosapentaenoic acid , randomized controlled trial , psychological distress , depressive symptoms , medicine , psychiatry , distress , clinical trial , double blind , placebo response , clinical psychology , psychology , anxiety , alternative medicine , fatty acid , chemistry , polyunsaturated fatty acid , organic chemistry , pathology
Psychological distress (PD) and depressive symptoms are commonly observed during menopausal transition. Studies suggest that omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids may help alleviate depression.
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