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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Helpful in Medication-Refractory Depression Medscape Mar. 2002 small study 20 people It is not possible to distinguish whether E-EPA augments antidepressant action in the manner of lithium or has independent antidepressant properties of its own Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mental Health Jay M. Pomerantz, MD medscape Stoll et al  reported that 18 of 22 patients treated with flaxseed oil appeared to benefit.(not working) Fish Oil May Aid Against Manic Depression Study Attributes Dramatic Improvement in Patients to Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Supplements By Marc Kaufman, Washington Post Staff Writer April 27, 1999 CNN - Oiling your emotions - January 6, 2000 Polyunsaturated fatty acid (fish or evening primrose oil) for schizophrenia (Cochrane Review) review of studies. fish oil may provide mild benefit whereas no positive effect seen for Primrose oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids Evaluated for Bipolar Disorder Archaeological dietary studies show that when we evolved as human beings,we had diets that were much higher in DHA-rich omega-3," says Dr Joseph Hibbeln of the NIMH. "We ate more fish and game meat, and we used to eat organ meats and brains. In 100 years, we've eliminated a lot of these sources of omega-3 from our diets, and studies of the prevalence of depression show that it has increased about 100-fold over the same time period. Most omega-3 supplements are derived from several species of cold-water fish. Other sources include flax seed, pumpkin seed, and walnuts. The oils we eat today tend to be rich in trans-fatty acids which block omega-3 absorption. OMEGA-3 Recently Dr Andrew Stoll of omega-3 oil fame addressed the Boston MDMA. His advice for those taking it: * Fish oil is the recommended source of omega-3. Flaxseed oil and perilla oil contain a different type of omega-3. Several cases of hypomania have occurred in people taking flaxseed oil. * Omega-3 is usually a supplement to drug treatment. There is not yet enough experience to recommend using it alone in most cases. There are no known interactions with psychotropic drugs. * A starting dose of 5 grams of omega-3 per day is currently recommended. Focus on the omega-3 concentration in each capsule. * Taking the supplements with orange juice can reduce the fishy taste. * Do not pursue this treatment if you are taking any type of blood thinners, even high doses of aspirin, or any medications or substances that have the same blood thinning effect. * Do not use cod liver or other fish liver oils to achieve high omega-3 doses, since it could result in vitamin A toxicity. For more details, including how to order an audiotape of the lecture, please visit the Boston MDMA website Omega-3 for Depression and Bipolar McMan same as suite 101article