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Fish oil may counter schizophrenia

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PROTECTION IN A PILL? Widely available fish oil supplements may protect against psychosis, a small study suggests.  

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

Taking fish oil capsules for just three months can stave off psychosis for years, a small study suggests. If confirmed in larger studies, the results suggest that the common dietary supplement may actually prevent schizophrenia.