Don't Be Sad, Eat Fish

Link: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/omega-3s

Author: Mental Health America

Title: Omega-3s

Summary: Not only can omega-3s help your heart, they can help your mind as well. A diet high in omega-3s (as long as a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is maintained) can help alleviate the symptoms of various medical mental ailments. Of eight major sources who investigated the connection between omega-3s and depression, all eight sources concluded that there was "promising evidence for omega-3s in the treatment of depression". Five of those studies even recommended omega-3 supplementation for depression. The previously mentioned five sources also stated that omega-3s can help stabilize one's mood. This mood stabilization that results from consumption of omega-3s can be used to help with short-term symptoms of bipolar disorder. In addition to bipolar disorder and depression, scientists are also researching the potential benefits of omega-3s in helping to cure various other mental diseases such as dementia, schizophrenia, and dyslexia. The best way to get these health improving omega-3s is by eating non-predatory fish for about 2 meals a week. Many vegetarians and vegans have trouble getting a healthy amount of omega-3s in their diet, and their only chance to get the healthy dosage of omega-3s is through supplementary capsules. However you get your omega-3s, it is clear that you should make sure to get a healthy amount.

Connection: Already we have seen through the articles that everyone has provided that omega-3s can help improve your physical health, but now we see your mental health can be improved as well. From strengthening your eyesight to helping stop depression, it seems that there is nothing omega-3s can't do. Charlie had already mention that omega-3s can help with healing concussions, and now we see that omega-3s can affect the brain on a chemical level as well. These fascinating health benefits make me wonder why it isn't more of a priority to get people to consume more omega-3s and maintain a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.