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Omega-3 supplements reduce self-reported physical aggression in healthy adults.

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There is emerging evidence that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplements can decrease aggression. However, experimental studies with adults from non-specific populations are scarce. We hypothesized that Omega-3 supplements would decrease self-reported aggression among non-clinical participants. In a double-blind randomized trial, two groups of participants (N = 194) aged 18-45 from the general population followed a 6-weeks treatment with 638mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 772mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) per day or the equivalent quantity of copra oil (placebo). Self-reported aggressiveness was measured at baseline and after the 6-week treatment period. Findings showed that Omega-3 supplements significantly decreased self-reported aggressiveness at the end of the 6-week period (d = 0.31). In conclusion, this experiment indicates that Omega-3 administration has beneficial effects in reducing aggression among the general population.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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Psychiatry research
Volume
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261
Number of Pages
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307-311
Date Published
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2017
ISSN Number
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0165-1781
URL
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http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0165-1781(17)31730-4
DOI
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10.1016/j.psychres.2017.12.038
Short Title
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Psychiatry Res
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