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Fish Oil Used as Treatment for Psychosis

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Written by Michael Byrd

Friday, 07 August 2009 18:31

Fish oil as a treatment for psychosis is a fresh topic for research.

by MichaelByrd

Fish oil as a treatment for psychosis is a fresh topic for research.

Several scientists have been very impressed on what they are now discovering, and for sure you too will get excited.

The Medline Plus encyclopaedia gives a definition of psychosis as a "loss of contact with reality. This typically includes delusions (false ideas about what's taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there)."

The general definition of psychosis includes depression, abnormal emotions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, hallucinations delusions, unfounded fears, extreme excitement, confusion and illusions.

If the mentioned descriptions are found in you, do not go and immediately get a diagnosis. Just remember that psychosis is a condition wherein the symptoms are often consistent and is always chronic.

The use of illegal or prescription drugs, alcoholism and other conditions that may cause damage on the brain and causing it to not function correctly, like stroke or Alzheimer's Disease are some of the major causes of psychosis.

We should be aware that proper nutrition can be a factor for psychosis. Nobody can just eat junk food and expect to live a healthy and longer life. Eat well!

What does the research reveal?

Some new research has revealed that fish oil gives major health benefits and it includes psychosis treatment. Here is what they found out.

The Journal of Affective Disorders reported a research that says "Major depressed subjects showed significantly lower total omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?than minor depressed subjects and healthy controls." (Vol. 26, No. 38, 35-46)

Meaning: a person who eats more fish oil fatty acids is less likely to get depressed.

Another research conducted amongst patients with major depressive disorders was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry and it concludes that, "Highly significant benefits of the addition of the omega-3 fatty acid compared with placebo were found by week 3 of treatment." (Vol. 159:477-479)

The implication: all you need is 3 weeks and you will get the health benefits that fish oil provides.

The Archives of General Psychiatry published a research by Harvard University which found that, "Omega 3 fatty acids were well tolerated and improved the short-term course of illness in this preliminary study of patients with bipolar disorder." (Vol. 56 No. 5)

Meaning: The condition of bipolar disorder patients improved after taking fish oil.

Another research reported in the American Journal of Psychiatry concludes, "The results of this study suggest that EPA may be a safe and effective form of monotherapy for women with moderately severe borderline personality disorder." (Vol. 160:167-169)

The implication: Women with extreme personality disorders can benefit from fish oil.

The research conducted by the UK University of Sheffield that was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals "The findings [of their study] raise the possibility that depressive symptoms may be alleviated by omega 3 PUFA [polyunsaturated fatty acid] supplementation." (Vol. 48(2-3):149-55)

The implication: A supplement of good quality fish oil helps depressed individuals.

That's the rundown ? short, sweet and to the point. The above researches should help you make your decision on using fish oil as treatment for psychosis and minor depressions.

The health benefits of fish oil can speak for itself naturally.

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