A recent study published in Psychosomatic Medicine (November, 2007) found that adults with high concentrations of omega 6 and low concentrations of omega 3, as determined from fasting blood levels, had more symptoms of depression and neurotic personality traits.
Most Americans consume a diet that is very high in omega 6 oils, which are commonly found in most commercial baked goods, prepared foods and salad dressings. Most diets tend to be deficient in omega 3 fatty acids, which are available from fish, walnuts and flax seeds.
For patients with depression, supplementing their diets with high levels of good quality fish oil, has been very effective.
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