Thursday, April 20, 2006

Blame the Fish Oil

I'm double-blind with rage over this study. Since when is anger a symptom? It's a desperately needed and embarrassingly absent public resource.
Omega-3’s foster the growth of neurons in the brain’s frontal cortex, the bit of gray matter that controls impulsive behavior. Having enough of these fatty acids may keep violent impulses in check. Violent criminals may not be the only ones who would benefit from more fatty acids in their diet. In a recent double-blind trial, when omega-3’s were given to people with a history of substance abuse, the symptoms of ‘anger’ fell by 50 percent. Full Story

Tha angryman is officially boycotting fish.