Fish, health and omega-3 fatty acids

Fish and mental health

A study by Silvers & Scott published in Public Health Nutrition 2002 (vol 5, p427-31) showed a positive relationship between fish intake and higher self-reported mental health status. Data used in this analysis were taken from the New Zealand 1997 Health and Nutrition surveys on 4644 adults. This is the first cross-sectional survey to demonstrate a significant relationship between fish intake and mental health, therefore offering indirect support for the hypothesis that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may act as mood stabilisers. More info...

 

 

 

Last Updated: June, 2002.