Natural Ways to Beat Depression

Omega-3s have other good health effects: they are vital for fetal development and may help prevent certain cancers, Alzheimer's and dementia diseases, hypertension, diabetes, and other conditions.

Vegans who do not want to consume fish oil might get some benefit from ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), the omega-3 found in flaxseed oil. ALA is somewhat different than EPA and DHA, the omega-3s in fish oil, and has not been studied for use in depression.

Food sources of EPA and DHA include fish, seafood, and omega-3-enriched eggs. In addition to flax oil, ALA is found in canola oil, walnuts, and enriched eggs.