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Omega 3 for Depression

Looking to have a healthy positive outlook? It might sound fishy, but if you’re feeling a little low, maybe you should change your menu.

Studies show that the Omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) found in fish is beneficial for those who experience mood disorders including seasonal affective disorder and depression. And the best way to get EPA and a healthy outlook is in supplement form – it's convenient and safe with guaranteed results. o3mega+ joy is an enteric-coated, toxin-free, molecularly distilled EPA concentrate that gives you the ultimate purity and potency with no fishy repeat.

Interest in fish oils for mood began when researchers learned that patients suffering from depression had lower levels of EPA in their blood and fat cells. In fact, the lower the patient’s EPA, the more severe the depression seemed to be. Follow-up studies then revealed that Omega-3 essential fatty acids positively influenced mood for those suffering from depression.

It is the EPA component of fish oil that acts as a mood stabilizer and often works when a person otherwise does not respond to any other form of treatment for depression. Controlled studies published in the American Journal of Psychiatry concluded that compared to placebo, EPA could also boost the effectiveness of standard anti-depressant medication while reducing associated insomnia and tempering the aggression associated with some conditions.

And you don’t need a lot of this essential nutrient in order to notice a big improvement. Research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that daily supplementation of just one gram of EPA led to improvements in depression, insomnia, anxiety and libido.

Look for your daily dose of EPA in o3mega products and specifically o3mega+ joy EPA concentrate. Formulated with small, wild deep sea fish like sardines, mackerel and anchovies that are not associated with any significant levels of contamination, o3mega molecularly distilled fish oils are the cleanest, highest quality fish oils available in Canada. And their unique id System™ enteric-coating guarantees no fishy odor or aftertaste.

Happiness can be yours.

Depression is a serious condition. EPA and other treatments are not a substitute for appropriate medical care. If you suspect that you are depressed talk to your doctor.