Seasonal depression: fight it with omega 3s
Fall is just around the corner, the calendar and the crisp morning air say so. It can be a difficult time of year: returning from vacation, the stress of resuming work and daily commitments, schedules to keep... To deal with the stress and fatigue of re-entry, the Omega 3, are excellent allies.
In fact, studies show that populations that eat more fish and thus have a diet rich in Omega 3 are less stressed and aggressive than others. How so? The explanation lies in our brain and its structure. The dry matter of the brain consists of 50%-60% lipids.It is the fattest organ in the body and needs essential fatty acids to function.These include the Omega 3 fatty acids DHA and Omega 6, which enable the formation and maintenance of neurons. All studies done suggest that Omega 3 fatty acids (especially EPA) act on mood and allow for limiting depression, especially seasonal depression, by activating melatonin secretion.
Nutrition: make the right choices!
How then to take in the right amount of Omega 3? Without hesitation, favor fatty fish rich in long-chain Omega 3, that is, rich in "EPA" and "DHA." It is these fatty acids that act on neurons. Give room for variety and quality: mackerel, herring, sardines, tuna and salmon. As far as possible, give preference to wild salmon, which is richer in Omega 3 Fish and seafood also provide noble proteins, trace element minerals (zinc, copper, phosphorus, calcium...) and vitamin D, which enables calcium synthesis. The sun's rays, the precursors of this valuable vitamin, are not very available once summer is over, so it is good to supplement it with food or supplements
The right amount of Omega 3 daily
Our requirement is estimated at 2.5g of Omega 3 ALA (alpha-linoleic acid) per day for men, and 2g for women. This means eating oily fish two or three times a week and supplementing the diet with soybean or canola oil, nuts and dried fruits. And if you want to know your Omega 3 level try our Omegor Test and rely on our supplements.
