Omega-3 Supplements Cut Aggression 27% in Adults and Children Across 29 Trials
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Updated · mindbodygreen · May 23
Omega-3 Supplements Cut Aggression 27% in Adults and Children Across 29 Trials
3 articles · Updated · mindbodygreen · May 23
A new meta-analysis found omega-3 supplements significantly reduced both reactive and proactive aggression by 27% in children and adults.
The review pooled 29 randomized controlled trials that explicitly measured aggression, giving the findings broader support across age groups and genders.
Researchers said the effect was modest but statistically significant, pointing to EPA and DHA's roles in mood regulation, neuroprotection and inflammation control as possible drivers.
The findings could have practical reach because nearly 90% of Americans fall short of the recommended 500 milligrams of omega-3s a day.
The report frames fish intake and supplements as complementary tools rather than stand-alone treatment, with therapeutic supplement doses typically ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 milligrams.
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