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NUTRIMOOD-Inflammation and Depressive Comorbidity in Obesity: Modulation by Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Status

Sponsor: National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan

Summary

A 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial testing the efficacy of n-3 PUFA treatment (EPA, 2 g/day) in alleviating depressive symptoms in a subgroup of obese subjects with comorbid depression and low n-3 PUFA status (n-3 index \< 8%) (81), from the Taiwanese cohort. Associations with PLA2/COX2 genotypes, lifestyle, nutritional profiles and gut microbiota will also be determined.

Official title: Effects of 12-week n-3 PUFA Treatment (EPA) on Depressive Symptoms in Overweight/Obese Depressed Subjects With Low n-3 PUFA Status: Relationship With Systemic Inflammation

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