Effect of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on reduction of depressive symptoms among HIV-seropositive pregnant women: a randomized, double-blind controlled trial

Effect of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on reduction of depressive symptoms among HIV-seropositive pregnant women: a randomized, double-blind controlled trial

Abstract Background Globally, it is known that HIV-infected pregnant women are prone to depressive symptoms. Research evidences also suggest that nutrient deficiencies may enhance the depressive illness, and that fish oil omega-3 fatty acids may alleviate the depressive symptoms. The aim of this stu...

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Main Authors: Rose Okoyo Opiyo, Peter Suwirakwenda Nyasulu, Reuben Kamau Koigi, Anne Obondo, Dorington Ogoyi, Wambui Kogi-Makau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Subjects:
Omega-3
Fish oil
Depression
HIV infection
Pregnancy
RCT
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12991-018-0220-4

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