Friday, November 11, 2022

ANXIETY AND OMEGA-3s

According to Dr. Andrew Weil, research suggests people with anxiety have lower than normal levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and adding them to the diet may help with the symptoms of anxiety.  You can get more Omega-3s in your diet by eating more fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, or mackerel, walnuts, and/or freshly ground flaxseed.  If you don't like any of those foods, take a fish oil supplement daily - 2 to 3 grams a day with meals.

Caution:  If you are taking coumadin or other blood thinning drugs, be sure to check with your doctor before taking fish oil supplements which can react with your medication.

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