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April 7, 2003
Fishing Depression Away
Posted by Zack Lynch
You are what you eat, or perhaps more accurately, you feel what you eat. Research continues to show that at a specific nutrient contained in fish can help alleviate depression. The nutrient is an omega-3 fatty acid called EPA.
Healthy brains and nerve cells depend on omega-3s because the nervous system is made mostly of fat. The fats that you eat influence the composition of your brain cells. Unlike many nutrients omega-3 fatty acids are not produced by our bodies. Fish are an excellent source.
And if you don't like fish, you can also get your fill from walnuts or flaxseed.
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