old news, but...
Fascinating nonetheless: do O-3's hold the key to undoing violent behavior?
The fact that diet can affect our behavior is not really news to me; since incorporating more omega-3 FAs and B-complexes into my diet I've noticed that I don't get depressed the way I used to. I still get my down moments, but I don't stay down as long or as hard as I used to. Flipping back through my blog entries, I see that I've had a number of mood swings or mini-depressive moments that went away in a day or even in a matter of hours. Previously, these would have been depressive episodes that lasted for weeks.
What's surprising is how drastically O-3 intake can change someone's behavior, judging by these studies--and the implication that our modern diet (and the issue of access to healthier alternatives for all) may have a more crucial and pressing role in public life than anyone previously anticipated. Food for thought.
Speaking of food... breakfast time.
The fact that diet can affect our behavior is not really news to me; since incorporating more omega-3 FAs and B-complexes into my diet I've noticed that I don't get depressed the way I used to. I still get my down moments, but I don't stay down as long or as hard as I used to. Flipping back through my blog entries, I see that I've had a number of mood swings or mini-depressive moments that went away in a day or even in a matter of hours. Previously, these would have been depressive episodes that lasted for weeks.
What's surprising is how drastically O-3 intake can change someone's behavior, judging by these studies--and the implication that our modern diet (and the issue of access to healthier alternatives for all) may have a more crucial and pressing role in public life than anyone previously anticipated. Food for thought.
Speaking of food... breakfast time.