Several sources of information suggest that human beings evolved on a diet that had a ratio
of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (FA) of about 1/1; whereas today, Western diets have a …

The phospholipid structure of neuronal membranes is essential for normal functioning of the
nervous system. Evidence is accumulating that phospholipid metabolism in both brain and …

Background It has been reported that Omega‐3 fatty acids may play a role in nervous
system activity and that they improve cognitive development and reference memory‐related …

Evidence that the metabolism of phospholipids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) is
abnormal in schizophrenia provided the rationale for intervention studies using PUFA …

There is increasing evidence that free radical-mediated CNS neuronal dysfunction is
involved in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Free radicals (oxyradicals, such as …

Recent research suggests that deficient uptake or excessive breakdown of membrane
phospholipids may be associated with schizophrenia. We review available clinical research …

Phospholipid fatty acids are major structural components of neuronal cell membranes, which
modulate membrane fluidity and hence function. Evidence from clinical and biochemical …

The objective was to test effects of ethyl eicosapentaenoate (EE) on persistent ongoing
symptoms in patients receiving different types of anti-schizophrenic drugs, typical …

Abnormal membrane phospholipid essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (EPUFA) metabolism
(ie, reduced incorporation into phospholipids and increased breakdown) has been …

Patients' use of alternative and complementary health services has created a need for
physicians to become informed about the current literature regarding these treatments …