ENHANCED EFFICACY OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND OTHER INDICATIONS

摘要

The invention features an improved method for treating psychiatric disorders, such as mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post­traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, substance abuse or dependency, and psychotic disorders, and other conditions, e.g., cardiovascular disease and cancer, using omega-3 fatty acids. The invention further provides methods of enhancing neurodevelopment and delaying premature pregnancy using omega-­3 fatty acids. In this improved method, omega-3 fatty acids are delivered via a hydrophobic carrier, and this method of delivery reduces the time of onset of therapeutic effect. Examples of omega-3 fatty acids include eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and α-linolenic acid.