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Originally Posted by Joeschmoe  Not all early humans had access to fish and they did fine. |
Well I'd like to see some scientific data about that.
Sofar scientific research has linked low fish consumption to higher rates of depression and higher rates of heart disease.
Three new studies add strongly to the growing evidence that consumption of fish and fish oil supplements can reduce death from heart disease.
Fish oil and the heart
Omega 3 fatty acids from fish has been shown in epidemiological and clinical trials to reduce the incidence of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. Large-scale epidemiological studies suggest that individuals at risk for coronary heart disease benefit from the consumption of fish oil, as it is high in omega 3 fatty acids.
Fish, Fish Oils, Omega 3 fatty acids and Heart Disease ABC News: Fish Oil Helps Treat Depression
A 1998 study published in The Lancet compared this data with fish consumption, finding the higher consuming populations experienced less depression.
A 2003 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry compared similar cross-national epidemiological data - this time involving bipolar disorder - and seafood consumption, again finding a strong correlation.
Omerga-3 for Depression and Bipolar