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EPA but not DHA appears to be responsible for the efficacy of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in depression: evidence from a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. – Cost Effective Supplements

EPA but not DHA appears to be responsible for the efficacy of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in depression: evidence from a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20439549


Conclusion of this study

The current meta-analysis provides evidence that EPA may be more efficacious than DHA in treating depression. However, owing to the identified limitations of the included studies, larger, well-designed, randomized controlled trials of sufficient duration are needed to confirm these findings.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Fish Oil

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Depression


Moderately Positive
Fish Oil


Functions related to this study

Emotional health


Moderately Positive
Fish Oil


Body systems related to this study


Nervous System
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