Agency for Healthc Research and Quality / Department Of Health And Human Services
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the scientificmedicalliterature to identify, appraise and synthesize the evidence for the effects of omega-3fatty acids in mental health. Evidence was sought to permit the investigation of three basicquestions: the efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acids as (primary or supplemental) treatmentof psychiatric disorders or conditions (e.g., symptoms alone); the association between intake ofomega-3 fatty acids and the onset, continuation or recurrence of psychiatric disorders orconditions; and, the association between the fatty acid content of biomarkers and the onset,continuation or recurrence of psychiatric disorders or conditions. The latter two questionsexamined the protective value of omega-3 fatty acid content in the diet and/or blood lipidbiomarkers. The impact of effect modifiers was examined as well. The results will be usedlargely to inform a research agenda.
