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Fairly recent Cochrane review concludes: > ... we do not have sufficient high quality evidence to determine the effects of [omega-3] as a treatment for [major

Fairly recent Cochrane review concludes: > ... we do not have sufficient high quality evidence to determine the effects of [omega-3] as a treatment for [major depression]. Our primary analyses suggest a small-to-modest, non-clinically beneficial effect ... compared to placebo; however the estimate is imprecise, and we judged the quality of the evidence on which this result is based to be low/very low. https://www.cochrane.org/CD004692/DEPRESSN_omega-3-fatty-acids-depression-adults https://www.cochrane.org/CD004692/DEPRESSN_omega-3-fatty-aci... Also, I'd be careful with Mark Hyman. He's controversial at best and associated with some fairly quacky organisations. I'm also automatically wary because his bibliography is wonder-fix followed by magic-cure - and medicine is never that simple. I'm a student doctor. If the answer was easy we'd have found it, and we'd tell you about it.

erichocean 8y ago
> If the answer was easy we'd have found it, and we'd tell you about it. Like washing hands before dealing with women in labor? smh Also, enough with the "we", student doctor. You're not part of some privileged class of geniuses out to educate the rubes, on HN of all places.
- thomasfedb 8y ago
  We've come a long way since Dr Semmelweis and his discoveries prior to germ theory. I'm studying at the university that Barry Marshal was at when he discovered Helicobacter pylori - he was also initially mocked. I don't claim to be a genius, and I don't see how using the collective pronoun is a problem. I'm just moderately persistent, and I do actually care about people and their health, and advancing our understanding. I'm also a scientist, with a not-bad-for-a-student publication record: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=x-VF3w4AAAAJ https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=x-VF3w4AAAAJ
- dang 8y ago
  Please don't cross into incivility. Please also follow the site guideline which asks: "Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith." There are plenty of other ways to interpret that "we". https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
alan_wade 8y ago
Can you recommend any books similar to Ultramind Solution but with more helpful info, in your opinion?
- adetrest 8y ago
  From the amazon page about ultramind: "Three-time New York Timesbestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman unveils his groundbreaking program that shows how we can fix our broken brains by healing our bodies first. Based on the emerging field of Functional Medicine, Dr. Hyman presents a simple six-week plan to restore health and gain an UltraMind, one that's highly focused, able to pay attention at will, has a strong memory, and leaves us feeling calm, confident, in control, and in good spirits." That sounds like a bookful of BS and pseudo science.
  - diydsp 8y ago
    without knowing anything about the book, i believe it is possible based on many videos by dr. gregor of NutritionFacts.org. Many nutritional changes, such as eating berries and other antioxidants and cutting saturated fat and cholesterol, and adding whole grains and beans have measurable improvements om the hourly and day scale increasing serotonin and decreasing anxiety. Add a few forms of exercise, fasting and supplements and your mind can be very clear and powerful.
- thomasfedb 8y ago
  If you're looking for general advice on living a healthy lifestyle, try this resource from the NIH: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-... It's nothing groundbreaking, but that's a good sign in my book when it comes for credibility. Or is it something more specific you're looking for?

erichocean 8y ago

> If the answer was easy we'd have found it, and we'd tell you about it. Like washing hands before dealing with women in labor? smh Also, enough with the "we", student doctor. You're not part of some privileged class of geniuses out to educate the rubes, on HN of all places.

thomasfedb 8y ago
We've come a long way since Dr Semmelweis and his discoveries prior to germ theory. I'm studying at the university that Barry Marshal was at when he discovered Helicobacter pylori - he was also initially mocked. I don't claim to be a genius, and I don't see how using the collective pronoun is a problem. I'm just moderately persistent, and I do actually care about people and their health, and advancing our understanding. I'm also a scientist, with a not-bad-for-a-student publication record: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=x-VF3w4AAAAJ https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=x-VF3w4AAAAJ
dang 8y ago
Please don't cross into incivility. Please also follow the site guideline which asks: "Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith." There are plenty of other ways to interpret that "we". https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

alan_wade 8y ago

Can you recommend any books similar to Ultramind Solution but with more helpful info, in your opinion?

adetrest 8y ago
From the amazon page about ultramind: "Three-time New York Timesbestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman unveils his groundbreaking program that shows how we can fix our broken brains by healing our bodies first. Based on the emerging field of Functional Medicine, Dr. Hyman presents a simple six-week plan to restore health and gain an UltraMind, one that's highly focused, able to pay attention at will, has a strong memory, and leaves us feeling calm, confident, in control, and in good spirits." That sounds like a bookful of BS and pseudo science.
- diydsp 8y ago
  without knowing anything about the book, i believe it is possible based on many videos by dr. gregor of NutritionFacts.org. Many nutritional changes, such as eating berries and other antioxidants and cutting saturated fat and cholesterol, and adding whole grains and beans have measurable improvements om the hourly and day scale increasing serotonin and decreasing anxiety. Add a few forms of exercise, fasting and supplements and your mind can be very clear and powerful.
thomasfedb 8y ago
If you're looking for general advice on living a healthy lifestyle, try this resource from the NIH: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-... It's nothing groundbreaking, but that's a good sign in my book when it comes for credibility. Or is it something more specific you're looking for?