 Clinical trials
demonstrate that omega-3s can help:
- Mood
- Attention
- Cognition
- Behavior problems
Omega-3s and the Central
Nervous System
Omega-3s play a vital role in central nervous system
function, since they make up most of the brain’s
gray matter and are an important part of nerve
cell membranes and receptors. Omega-3s are also
necessary for critical cellular events, such
as gene expression and neurotransmission.
How It Works
Many scientists believe that a lack of essential
cellular nutrients causes nerve cells to function
poorly, leading to mental health problems. One
major theory holds that certain inflammatory
byproducts (such as interleukins, cytokines and
mitogens) may be toxic to the nervous system,
and research shows that the anti-inflammatory
power of omega-3s can help.
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