Omega-3 Research & News

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Mood Food – How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Support Mental Health

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Food won’t cure every case of depression or anxiety, but it can either add to the burden—or lighten it. Center your plate on whole, minimally processed foods; prioritize omega-3-rich seafood...

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New Research Offers Positive Outlook for Omega-3s & Bipolar Disorder

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

For people living with bipolar disorder, shifting the fat pattern toward higher EPA/DHA and lower omega-6—alongside standard care—showed improvements in mood stability and related symptoms over 12 weeks. It’s a...

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How to Deal with Pregnancy and Depression

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Depression during pregnancy and after birth is far more common than many realize — but it is also highly treatable. Early diagnosis, compassionate care, and lifestyle support can make a...

How Omega-3s Might Help Break the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

EPA and DHA won’t erase every anxious thought, yet the research trend points to a real, clinically relevant calming effect for some people—most notably at adequate doses and with attention...

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How Can Omega-3s Help Depression?

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Omega-3s aren’t a stand-alone cure for depression, but growing evidence—especially in people with heart failure—suggests they can play a meaningful adjunctive role when the dose is adequate and blood levels...

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DHA Deficit in Bipolar Disorder

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

While not definitive, several randomized controlled trials have reported that fish oil (EPA+DHA) can improve symptoms—most notably depressive symptoms—in bipolar disorder. Evidence is mixed, sample sizes are modest, and protocols...