Depression and Oily Fish

A study in Norway has found a link between depression and oily fish. They have come to the conclusion that depression can be relieved or avoided by consuming Omega 3s found in oily fish. 22,000 people over the age of 40 were studied. The 9 per cent of them, who had a spoonful of cod liver oil a day, were 30 per cent less likely to become depressed. Omega 3s have long been known to boost children's brains, reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers and protect eyesight, now here's another health benefit. Oily fish contains Omega 3s and experts recommend 0.5g a day to have a positive effect on your health. You would need to eat four portions a week for this - it can be done by using tinned salmon or mackerel for sandwich fillings or in a salad and then having fresh salmon, tuna, mackerel etc twice a week. Your overall health would improve with the increased fish consumption. Tinned fish is relatively cheap, so if you're on a budget, then canned oily fish should be part of your overall eating.