Omega-3 and folic acid act against depressive-like behavior and oxidative damage in the brain of rats subjected to early or late life stress

• Folic acid prevents depressive behavior induced by early and late stress.• Omega-3 prevents depressive behavior induced by early stress.• Folic acid and omega-3 prevent oxidative damage induced by stress.• Folic acid and omega-3 increase antioxidants enzymes in stressed rats.

Source: Nutrition - March 30, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gislaine Z. R éus, Amanda L. Maciel, Helena M. Abelaira, Airam B. de Moura, Thays G. de Souza, Thais R. dos Santos, Ana Caroline Darabas, Murilo Parzianello, Danyela Matos, Mariane Abatti, Ana Carolina Vieira, Vanessa Fucillini, Monique Michels, Felipe D Source Type: research