TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Omega-3 supplements reduce self-reported physical aggression in healthy adults
JO  - Psychiatry research
A1  - Bègue, Laurent
A1  - Zaalberg, Ap
A1  - Shankland, Rébecca
A1  - Duke, Aaron
A1  - Jacquet, Julie
A1  - Kaliman, Perla
A1  - Pennel, Lucie
A1  - Chanove, Marc
A1  - Arvers, Philippe
A1  - Bushman, Brad J.
SP  - 307
EP  - 311
VL  - 261
IS  - 
N2  - 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. <br><br>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.<br><br>Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0165-1781
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2017.12.038
ID  - ref1
ER  -