In this week's episode, we see what science says about omega-3 and depression. Does omega-3 help manage symptoms of depression? What kind of omega-3 are we talking about? What is the optimal dose? Listen to find out the answer to these questions and more! Mahshad, our host, is a neuroscientist and PhD candidate that will answer these questions based on data from peer-reviewed articles from reputable sources. 

References: 
Liao et al., Efficacy of omega-3 PUFAs in depression: A meta-analysis, Translational Psychiatry (2019)
Nemets at l., Addition of Omega-3 Fatty Acid to Maintenance Medication Treatment for Recurrent Unipolar Depressive Disorder, Am J Psychiatry 2002; 
Peet et al., A Dose Ranging Study of the Effects of Ethyl-Eicosapentaenoate in Patients with Ongoing Depression Despite Apparently Adequate Treatment with Standard Drugs, Arch Gen Psychiatry 2002

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On What Science Says podcast, our goal is to bring your attention to actionable items that are scientifically proven to improve your health and wellbeing. Together, we will discuss existing and emerging science about how our body works and how we can cooperate with it, with evidence-based methods from world experts and peer-reviewed publications. Mahshad Kolahdouzan, our host, is a neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children. She has extensive knowledge on the effects of nutrition on the brain and how chronic pain develops.