Fish Oils show Promise in Preventing Schizophrenia

The Austrian study showed a 22.6% difference in the risk of progression of psychosis with high-risk indviduals treated with a 12 week fish oil supplement compared to similar individuals taking placebo. 81 Participants were placed into study groups using a random double-blind placebo controlled trial. The study was published in Feb 2010 Achives of General Psychiatry.

This study is promising as we look to prevent and not just control and manage the disease of Schizophrenia that disable many even with treatment.