The Claim
Supplementing with 2.5 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids (2085 mg EPA and 348 mg DHA) for 12 weeks reduces lipopolysaccharide-stimulated interleukin-6 production by 14% and decreases anxiety symptoms by 20% in healthy young adults with above-average baseline omega-3 intake.
What the research says
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In healthy young adults with above-average omega-3 intake, taking 2.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily for 12 weeks lowers interleukin-6 production in response to lipopolysaccharide stimulation by 14% and reduces anxiety symptoms by 20%.
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Supplementing with 2.5 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids (2085 mg EPA and 348 mg DHA) for 12 weeks reduces lipopolysaccharide-stimulated interleukin-6 production by 14% and decreases anxiety symptoms by 20% in healthy young adults with above-average baseline omega-3 intake, suggesting a modulatory effect on inflammation and emotional regulation even in low-inflammatory populations.
Omega-3 fats from supplements replace other fats in immune cell membranes, which changes how these cells respond to threats. This reduces the release of inflammatory signals that travel to the brain and activate fear and stress centers, leading to lower anxiety.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that taking omega-3 supplements daily for three months made healthy young adults less reactive to stress and less anxious, even though they weren’t sick or stressed out to begin with. It’s like giving your body a gentle calming tune-up.
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