Daily Archives: September 5, 2019

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency: Mood Disorders

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid required by human for health. Alpha linolenic acid is metabolised to a number of hormone like substances called eicosanoids, and these have a wide range … Continue reading →

Posted in Alpha Linolenic Acid, Anxiety, Depression, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Flax Oil, Flaxseed, Mood | Comments Off on Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency: Mood Disorders