Dec 9, 2015
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Omega-3s are often praised for their heart health benefits. But new evidence suggests the fatty acids may play an important role in mental health, too.
A new study from Penn State College of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health found that patients with bipolar disorder (BD) may have a lower availability of certain omega-3 fatty acids in their bodies than patients without the disorder.
Omega-3s are naturally found in fish, vegetable oils and nuts — especially walnuts, flax seeds, salmon and leafy vegetables.
These essential fatty acids are important for cell-to-cell communication in the brain. They also play an important role in the body's immune and inflammatory system.
