The importance of n-6/n-3 fatty acids ratio in the major depressive disorder
This review aims to clarify the relation between the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and the development of depression. It is explained how these fatty acids are involved in the production of eicosanoids and how these fatty acids can affect the membrane fluidity, by their incorporation into...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1010660X16300210 |