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Omega‐3 fatty acids may reduce symptoms of anxiety
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the brown university psychopharmacology update
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7532
pISSN - 1068-5308
DOI - 10.1002/pu.30385
Subject(s) - polyunsaturated fatty acid , anxiety , omega , medicine , chemistry , psychiatry , biochemistry , fatty acid , philosophy , linguistics
A systematic review and meta‐analysis comprising 19 studies has concluded that use of omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be associated with reductions in symptoms of anxiety. Results from use of omega‐3 PUFAs were most promising for individuals with a clinical diagnosis, the researchers reported.