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Omega-3s
The omega-3s DHA and EPA aren’t just essential for normal brain development in infants and children; they also support healthy moods in adults. Perhaps best known for relieving depression and bipolar disorder, omega-3s can also lessen anxious feelings. A study at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, found that omega-3s reduced anxiety in 68 people who took supplements for three months. The omega-3 dose was a relatively hefty 2.5 grams, about 80 percent of it EPA.
Dose: 1,000–2,500 mg DHA and EPA