Omega-3 could aid in treating depression too

Scientists are about to begin clinical trails to test whether Omega-3 works toward treating depression. The two fatty acids being tested are EPA and DHA which are naturally-occurring in certain foods like flaxseed and walnuts. Some other very rich omega-3 eatables include salmon, soybeans and tofu.

Helping curb depression has previously been considered a benefit of eating these types of food, but as this article suggests, this study will be the first to pit the two acids against each other (and a placebo). After recruiting 300 individuals to test, they should have a more conclusive idea on its effects. However, previous tests have claimed there is not a connection to depression and omega-3 (and contradictory studies to rebut those tests too).

At this point, there's a bit of conflicting literature on the topic. Who can say for sure if these results will be significantly different than the other studies? One thing is for sure though: as a society so heavily medicated for this brain condition, it would be nice to have a more natural, scientifically proven treatment for depression.