Effect of one year krill oil supplementation on depressive symptoms and self-esteem of Dutch adolescents: a randomized controlled trial.

According to the World Health Organisation approximately 322 million people (4.4 % of the world population) are affected by depression [1]. Whilst relatively uncommon in childhood (prevalence in the 6-12 months prior to assessment of 0.4-2.5%) [2], depression prevalence increases sharply during adolescence [3], with approximately 14-25% of adolescents experience at least one episode of depression before the age of 18 years [4]. Adolescent depression has serious social, mental and physical consequences, there is an increased risk of reoccurrence of depression, increased risk of anxiety, and increased risk of suicide compared to adolescents without a depression [5].
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research