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    2016
    High Quality

    Effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in accident survivors

    Matsumura K, Noguchi H, Nishi D

    Published in Journal of Affective Disorders

    Key Findings

    Secondary analysis suggested possible benefit of omega-3 PUFAs on psychophysiological hyperarousal symptoms after trauma.

    Conclusions

    Post-trauma omega-3 supplementation might be effective for psychophysiological PTSD symptoms.

    Supplements Studied

    These findings suggest that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 PUFAs might be effective for the secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD.

    Related Health Concerns

    Hypervigilance
    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Quality Score:7/10

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