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What are the neurological health benefits of Omega-3?

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A significant part of the structure of brain, nerves and the retina of the eye is composed of the long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturates such as are only found in Fish Oil. The long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturates are essential for the optimal development of a healthy brain, eyes and nervous system. Studies have shown that if the diet does not provide sufficient Omega-3, then the formation and function of these vital organs is impaired somewhat. Depression or bipolar disorder is one common condition thought to be affected by brain Omega-3 levels. Studies comparing the incidence of depression in different areas of the world have suggested that depression is less common in areas where large amounts of fish are consumed. Studies from hospitals have also recently provided another type of evidence that depression might well be linked with a shortage of the long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturates from fish. Research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry (199; 56:407-412) reported the results of a study in which severe manic-depressives (bipolar disorder) patients were treated with long chain Omega-3 polyunsaturates (10g/day) from Fish Oil. A control group was given olive oil instead of Fish Oil.