Omega-3s Help to Offset Anxiety

Posted on Oct. 6, 2011, 6 a.m. in Dietary Supplementation | Fatty Acids, Lipids & Oils | Mental Health |
Omega-3s Help to Offset Anxiety

Previously, a number of studies have shown the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and recent research just potential effects relating to mood and behavior. Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, from Ohio State (Ohio, USA), and colleagues enrolled 68 medical students for a 12 week study. Each subject was given either an omega-3 supplement (containing 2085 mg of EPA and 340 mg of DHA), or placebo.  Among those given the supplement, the team observed a 14% reduction in the levels of pro-inflammatory interleukin-6 (IL-6), as well as a 20% reduction and anxiety symptoms.  Researchers conclude that:  “These data suggest that [omega-3] supplementation can reduce inflammation and anxiety even among healthy young adults. “

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Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, Martha A. Belury, Rebecca Andridge, William B. Malarkey, Ronald Glaser.  “Omega-3 supplementation lowers inflammation and anxiety in medical students: A randomized controlled trial.”  Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 19 July 2011.

  

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