Eating seafood while pregnant may boost mood
Eating omega-3-rich seafood may be a mood-lifter for women who are feeling depressed during pregnancy, suggests a study of British women. In the study, Dr. Jean Golding, at the University of Bristol, and colleagues found an association between a low omega-3 fatty acid intake from seafood and an increased risk of high levels of depressive symptoms during pregnancy. The association between low seafood intake and greater symptoms of depression remained strong even when Golding's team accounted for a variety of factors that might influence the results. Depression during pregnancy is harmful for both mother and child, Golding and colleagues note in their report. Although common in western countries, depression appears to be virtually absent in countries where people eat a lot of fish. Source: Epidemiology
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