Fish oils to help low mood/depression

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Has anyone tried taking fish oils to help with low mood/depression?
I've read a few things now saying how effective they are but on both occasions I've tried them I've felt really weird. I don't know if this down to the fish oils or not but I was wondering if anyone else had ever felt any side effects when taking them? Thanks

There is not enough evidence for the NHS to prescribe...but the placebo effect is a wonderful thing

Yes Alice I was quite excited by what I read so thought they might be the answer to getting off the ad's! Instead i think they're making me feel a bit strange...

Which ones did you try? They vary immensely.

I find both omega and vit D help.

Almost everyone is short on omega (which is crucial for Brian function)

This is what I use shop.igennus.com/MindCare-LIFT-stay-happy-30-30-capsules.html

I can highly recommend it.

Thanks Salty, I got the Omega 3 whole fish oils from Holland & Barrett.

There's lots of different brands sold. And they're all totally different.

How much DHA and how much EPA do the ones you bought contain?

And are the capsules (filled with oil) which you swallow?

Yes they are filled with oil. Need to
check on amounts, not sure. I was told by doc to make sure it's whole fish oils, not cod liver oil as that has too much Vit A which would be bad for a joint condition I have.

Sorry yes they are red capsules filled with oil.

Does anyone know how long you should take them before feeling any benefit? I'm thinking of starting AD's but it would be wonderful if this helped instead.

How have they made you feel strange, OP?

Think your meant to take them for a minimum of 3 months.

I tried the Equazen ones..bloody expensive and didn't make any difference to my mood unfortunately.

What has helped though is Vit B complex. I've been taking Swisse and have found them very helpful. My mood is better and I'm far less tired.