TABLE 3.
Effect of EPA + DHA on Mood Statea
| Measure | 3.4 g/d | 0.85 g/d | Placebo |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSS | 25 (1) | 26 (1) | 24 (1) |
| STAI-State | 47 (1) | 48 (1) | 46 (1) |
| POS | 36 (1) | 36 (1) | 36 (1) |
| NEG | 15 (1) | 17 (1) | 15 (1) |
| CES-D | 7 (2) | 8 (2) | 8 (2) |
EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid; DHA = docosahexaenoic acid; PSS = Perceived Stress Scale; STAI-State = Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory; POS = positive dimension from Positive and Negative Affect Scale; NEG = negative dimension from Positive and Negative Affect Scale; CES-D = Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale.
a
Data (adjusted means [standard error]) were obtained from the mixed-models procedure (n = 26). There were no significant differences between treatments.