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N-3 PUFA supplementation in adulthood modulates diet-induced depressive-like phenotype in female rats.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry - 20 Jun 2025
Palmieri Maria Adelaide, Agosti Lisa Pia, Bove Maria, Sikora Vladyslav, Santoro Martina, Tucci Paolo, Schiavone Stefania, Trabace Luigia, Morgese Maria Grazia
Abstract excerpt
Low consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) during development has been linked to increased risk of developing depressive symptoms. The present study assesses the influence of chronic n-3 PUFA supplementation in a rodent model of depressive-like phenotype induced by long-life depletion of n-3 PUFA in the diet. These behavioural and biological consequences already start to become apparent in...
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- Animals
- Female
- Fatty Acids, Omega-3
- Rats, Wistar
- Rats
- Dietary Supplements
