title: [Omega-3 fatty acids in psychiatry].
abstract: Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DHA) are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. Due to their pivotal involvement in signal transduction processes in the CNS, a role for these fatty acids in psychiatric disorders has been postulated. This review summarizes the latest findings on the physiological function of these compounds in the CNS and gives a comprehensive overview on the emerging therapeutic role of these psychoactive drugs in psychiatric disorders, with special emphasis being put on affective disorders and schizophrenia.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Klinik und Poliklinik, Freien Universität Berlin.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Severus
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ahrens
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3