N-3 Polyunsatured Fatty Acids in Menopausal Transition: A Systematic Review of Depressive and Cognitive Disorders with Accompanying Vasomotor Symptoms

N-3 Polyunsatured Fatty Acids in Menopausal Transition: A Systematic Review of Depressive and Cognitive Disorders with Accompanying Vasomotor Symptoms

Depression is one of the most important health problems worldwide. Women are 2.5 times more likely to experience major depression than men. Evidence suggests that some women might experience an increased risk for developing depression during “windows of vulnerability”, i.e., when...

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Main Authors: Valentina Ciappolino, Alessandra Mazzocchi, Paolo Enrico, Marie-Louise Syrén, Giuseppe Delvecchio, Carlo Agostoni, Paolo Brambilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
menopausal transition
perimenopause
omega-3
n-3 LCPUFAs
EPA
DHA
hot flashes
depression
cognition
affective disorders
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/7/1849

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