Omega-3 Fats Believed to Protect Individuals Who Are Most at Risk of Mental Health Problem

(Newswire.net — July 5, 2019) Orlando, FL — Mental health problems continue to grow and claim the lives of many. There are factors that trigger the development of these conditions. The good news is that there are natural remedies, such as fish oil, that are believed to be beneficial for the brain.

Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to protect individuals who are most at risk of mental health problems. These healthy fats are essential for the functioning of the brain and body. Omega-3s are believed to offer a range of health benefits, and this is why it has been increasingly popular over the years.

In a small research study, it was revealed that daily intake of fish oil supplements for three consecutive months has helped decrease the rate of psychotic disorders in young individuals, who are believed to be more at risk of mental health problems.

Lack of omega-3s in the diet has been associated with the development of a variety of mental health conditions. Researchers claim that using fish oil supplements could prevent psychosis. Improvements in mental health also persisted seven years after the study.

In 2010, Paul Amminger from the University of Melbourne revealed that the daily dose of fish oil supplements prevented the development of psychotic illnesses in young adults and teenagers who belonged to the age bracket of 13 to 24 years old.

This age group is believed to be at a high risk of developing the conditions. The researchers have also revisited 71 out of 81 participants seven years later and found that the protective effects of fish oil continued to take effect.

According to the write up of the scientists in the Nature Communications journal, only 4 participants out of 41 who took fish oil for three months developed psychosis in the seven years. This is a promising result considering that 16 out of 40 participants in the placebo group suffered the same fate.

Those who took the placebo capsules were also found to develop psychosis faster than the participants in the fish oil group. The researchers also revealed that overall, the placebo group had a greater likelihood of suffering from other psychiatric disorders.

The therapeutic effects of fish oil are believed to come from its omega-3 fatty acids.  Omega-3s can be found in plant sources as well as marine species such as fish. Some of the fish that contain high levels of omega-3s are salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut, and cod.

There are also fish oil supplements available, and they contain high amounts of omega-3 fats (www.amazon.com/Omega-Fish-Oil-Supplement-Softgels/dp/B00O8NS20K/).