Fish oil could help prevent mental health problems in those most at risk
by Ian Sample, science editor from on (#H2Y7)
The results of a small study appear to show that a three month course of daily fish oil capsules could reduce the rate of psychotic disorders in young people
Eating more fish or taking regular fish oil supplements may help prevent psychosis in those most at risk, researchers claim.
A three month course of daily fish oil capsules appeared to significantly reduce the rate of psychotic disorders in young people, an improvement that seemed to persist when doctors assessed their mental health seven years later.
