Omega 3's and Psychosis

Fish oils containing omega-3 fatty acids have long been revered by many scientists as an excellent supplement to promote cardiovascular health, help prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of stroke and even reduce inflammation in joints. A healthy dose of omega-3's appears to not only promote heart and joint health, but may also help battle symptoms of depression and psychosis:

"The finding that treatment with a natural substance may prevent or at least delay the onset of psychotic disorder gives hope that there may be alternatives to antipsychotics for the prodromal phase [symptoms leading up to psychosis onset]," Amminger and colleagues suggest.

Earlier studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids can alleviate clinical depression and other psychiatric disorders, although there have been mixed results.
- WebMD

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered "good" fats that are vital to human health, healthy heart function, brain health and anti-inflammatory mechanisms in the body. Due to the fact that the body does not produce omega-3 fatty acids, we must get our intake from outside sources through food such as fish or fish oil supplements.

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