Omega-3 fatty acids in mood disorders: an overview

Braz J Psychiatry. 2003 Sep;25(3):184-7. doi: 10.1590/s1516-44462003000300012.

Abstract

This review addresses the potential role of omega-3 fatty acids in mood disorders, from the biochemical rationale for their use to the growing body of data supporting their clinical efficacy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
  • Depressive Disorder / drug therapy
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / pharmacology
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / physiology
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Mood Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Mood Disorders / etiology

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3