Med. praxi. 2019;16(2):118-120

Omega-3 fatty acids essential to the central nervous system

MUDr. Jiří Slíva, Ph.D.
Ústav farmakologie 3. LF UK, Praha

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (FA) are highly valued for their beneficial effects on human health. The article focuses on
mapping their benefits from the point of view of psychiatric illnesses (namely depression), however, they are intensively studied
practically across all branches of medicine.

Keywords: polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFA, omega-3, docosahexaenoic acid, DHA, eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, mood disorders, depression

Published: April 15, 2019  Show citation

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