N-3 (Omega-3) Fatty Acids in Postpartum Depression: Implications for Prevention and Treatment
A growing body of clinical and epidemiological evidence suggests that low dietary intake and/or tissue levels of n-3 (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are associated with postpartum depression. Low tissue levels of n-3 PUFAs, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are reported in patie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Depression Research and Treatment |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/467349 |