Omega-3 EPA linked with reduced levels of depression

Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid, EPA, may reduce the severity of symptoms of depression, particularly in people taking antidepressants, suggests new research from France. In a study of 1390 subjects, EPA levels in people with depression were approximately .16% lower than in those without depression. What is interesting is that the subjects in the study group were taking antidepressants. These results add to the growing body of evidence linking omega-3 insufficiency with mental disorders.