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The Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression
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54:13 - 1:02:03 (07:49)

Omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio has a significant impact on depression. EPA, one of the high Omega-3 sources, can affect the mood, which is why people who have blood clotting issues should talk to their doctor before taking it.

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Proper food choices and behaviors including exercise can impact the dopamine and serotonin levels in the gut, which can in turn affect one's mood and behavior.
54:13 - 55:38 (01:24)
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Proper food choices and behaviors including exercise can impact the dopamine and serotonin levels in the gut, which can in turn affect one's mood and behavior. Individuals can make tweaks in their food choices to adjust their level of dopamine, adrenaline, and epinephrine pathways.

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The Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression
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How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
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Huberman Lab
The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in our diet can have a significant impact on depression and mood.
55:38 - 58:22 (02:44)
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Nutrition
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The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in our diet can have a significant impact on depression and mood. Higher levels of omega-3 can lead to decreased learned helplessness and improved mood.

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The Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression
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How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
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Huberman Lab
Taking 1000 milligrams per day of EPA in fish oil has been shown to have impressive results in treating depression, comparable to certain antidepressants, according to various studies available on PubMed.
58:22 - 1:02:03 (03:41)
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EPA, Fish Oil, Depression
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Taking 1000 milligrams per day of EPA in fish oil has been shown to have impressive results in treating depression, comparable to certain antidepressants, according to various studies available on PubMed.

Chapter
The Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression
Episode
How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
Podcast
Huberman Lab