Omega-3 and OCD: Natural Remedies For OCD
- ambereowens
- Aug 30, 2024
- 2 min read
Written By : DR. R. Y. Langham
February 27, 2024
Medically Reviewed by : Dr. Dianne Stevenson
Omega-3 is a fatty acid, which means it is fat-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins do not dissolve in water, which means it is best to consume them with foods that contain fat. If omega-3 is not consumed with “fatty foods,” the nutrients become “unavailable” for the body to use.
Omega-3 is primarily found in fish oil, cod liver oil, vegetarian or marine algae, and certain foods. Studies suggest that people who consume large amounts of omega-3 foods, like fish, are less likely to become depressed or anxious. As a result, researchers have begun to explore the benefits of omega-3 in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.
Over the past decade or so, alternative or holistic treatments have become the go-to treatment for a wide range of ailments, including anxiety, stress, depression, arthritis, inflammation, eye issues, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cognitive decline, autoimmune diseases, menstrual pain, asthma, cancer, and neurological conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Because there is some evidence (although most of this evidence is anecdotal) that omega-3 can reduce stress and anxiety, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are now wondering if omega-3 could be a natural remedy for their OCD symptoms.
If you are wondering if omega-3 could help your OCD symptoms, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will explore the potential connection between omega-3 and OCD, and help you decide if this natural remedy may work for you!
Natural remedies for OCD are not only safe but also highly effective – for most people. Although OCD is a common mental health condition, most people mistakenly believe that people with the condition are insane or extremely dangerous when that is simply not true for the majority of people struggling with OCD. The truth is approximately 2% of people in the US suffer from OCD. However, with the right treatment, most people can effectively control their OCD symptoms. And, guess what? Some people have even been cured of their symptoms following OCD treatment.
Requests for natural remedies, like hypnosis, herbs, and/or other alternative treatments have skyrocketed in recent years. Nowadays, self-help remedies or “cures” have become the go-to treatment sources for people throughout the world. People have started to turn to natural remedies because of their safety, affordability, and performance. So, if you have tried conventional treatments for your OCD symptoms, but have not experienced an improvement in them, you may want to try natural remedies. With OCD help, you can “quiet” your mind and eliminate your compulsions.
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