Khaberni - A recent scientific study has revealed a proven relationship, following experiments on various age groups, between the intake of omega-3 fatty acids and the reduction in rates of aggressive behavior in its various forms.
An extensive analysis of the results of 29 scientific experiments, which lasted on average 16 weeks and were conducted over about three decades (between 1996 and 2024), and included 3918 participants from different age groups, has found that dietary supplements containing omega-3 result in a noticeable reduction in aggression by up to 28 percent.
The results showed that this positive effect includes both reactive aggression, which appears in response to provocation, and proactive aggression that is pre-planned, according to "Science Alert".
The benefit also covered various demographics from children under 16 years to the elderly between 50-60 years old, confirming the universality of this effect across different ages and circumstances.
Professor Adrian Raine, a neurocriminologist at the University of Pennsylvania, stated that "the time has come to implement the use of omega-3 supplements to reduce aggression in various societal, medical, and judicial fields."
He also advised parents dealing with aggressive behavior in their children to add two additional servings of fish per week to the diet, alongside any other treatments they are receiving.
Researchers believe that this positive effect is due to the ability of omega-3 to reduce inflammation in the body and support vital processes in the brain, which positively reflects on regulating behavior and emotions.
These results are consistent with previous research that has shown the benefits of omega-3 in preventing schizophrenia and reducing the risk of heart disease and strokes.
The research team emphasizes that omega-3 is not a magic solution, but it is an effective tool that can contribute to solving the problem of violence in society, with the necessity to continue conducting more long-term research to confirm these promising results and study their mechanisms more deeply.
