Diets Low In Omega-3 Linked to Depressive Behavior In Mice

Although most people in developed countries get plenty of calories each day, their diets are often lacking in key nutrients that their bodies have evolved to expect. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids , such as those found in fish and walnuts , are one category of crucial ingredients that the body cannot make on its own. Although these beneficial fatty acids are known to be good for heart health, researchers are just beginning to learn how omega-3s impact our brains --and by extension, our moods and behavior. [More]

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