The
omega-3 and omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) are either synthesized
from the essential fatty ACIDs α-Linolenic Acid (ALA) and Linoleic Acid (LA)respectively, or obtained from the diet. Omega-3 PUFAs, Eicosapentaenoic Acid
(EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) are found predominantly in oily fish such
as salmon, mackerel and sardines.
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Some experimental, clinical and
epidemiological data favour the hypothesis that PUFAs could play a role in
pathogenesis and treatment of depression. The aim of this work is to summarize
the main mechanisms whereby PUFAs may exert this role. One of the mechanisms
appears to be the decrease of neuroinflammation. Depression is associated with
a chronic and lowgrade inflammatory response and an activation of cell mediated
immunity. Read More>>>>>>
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