E48: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are They Good For Mental Health, Too?

Continuing with complementary medicine for depression, I'm moving on to omega-3 fatty acids. I'll give you the full run down of fatty acids and where omega-3s fit in, what differentiates all the types of fatty acids, why omega-3s are so good for you, what foods you will find them in, the three different kinds and how they are different, and most importantly, what they can do for mental health. I'll briefly cover a few journal articles that point to evidence for omega-3s benefit for mental health, and I'll make my final recommendation and verdict on omega-3s for use in mental health, so you'll definitely want to hear about this because I'm sure most of your patients are taking it, have taken it, or are thinking about it. You will want to know how to advise them on the best way to do so, and what they can expect!