





Depression can affect people at any stage of life. A person suffering from depression may experience a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite, irritability, restlessness, withdrawal symptoms, insomnia or excessive sleeping, and, in some cases, thoughts of death.
The causes of depression are still unknown, but imbalances in neurotransmitters or chemicals in the brain are thought to contribute to symptoms. Several pharmaceutical agents can be used to manage mood imbalances; however, many have unwanted and negative side effects.
Fish oil, and specifically EPA, has been the subject of much research for the role it may play in managing mood imbalances.