The impact of omega-3 fatty acids on depressive disorders and suicidality: can we reconcile 2 studies with seemingly contradictory results? - PubMed (original) (raw)

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The impact of omega-3 fatty acids on depressive disorders and suicidality: can we reconcile 2 studies with seemingly contradictory results?

David Mischoulon. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Dec.

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