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Low Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of Psychosis

This shows two headsAdolescents with higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood had a decreased risk of developing psychosis as they entered into early adulthood. At the age of 24, those with psychosis had lower levels of DHA than those without the disorder.

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