Depression and the Nutrient Connection

Excerpts from the book
Depression: The Way Out by Neil Nedley, M.D.

Diet has such a profound effect on human metabolism that it comes as no surprise that there are many interrelationships between the foods we eat and our risk of depression.

Omega-3 fats have many beneficial effects, ranging from heart disease prevention to anti-inflammatory properties. They also have profound mental health implications. The serious effects on the brain of a diet deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids are as follows:

• Increase the risk of depression

• Has been linked to increased aggression in prisoners

• For infants - will lower IQ 9 to 10 points by adulthood