Comparison between the AA/EPA ratio in depressed and non depressed elderly females: omega-3 fatty acid supplementation correlates with improved symptoms but does not change immunological parameters
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depression is one of the most frequently missed diagnoses in elderly people, with obvious negative effects on quality of life. Various studies have shown that long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) may be useful in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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Series: | Nutrition Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/11/1/82 |