A Canadian study has concluded that a lack of omega-3 fatty acids may result in postpartum depression in new mothers, a condition which usually occurs within the first three months of delivery, but may also strike up to a year later. The study suggest that since omega-3 is transferred from mother to child during pregnancy, mother are are left with insufficient levels of omega-3, leading to a risk of postpartum depression. Found in abundance in oily fish such as salmon an tuna, omega-3 fatty acids play an important part in brain growth and development. However, further research is required to ascertain the link between low omega-3 levels and depression in new mothers.
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