Ivy Also, it has been recommended by numerous doctors (a couple links: <a href="http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/fish-oil-to-treat-depression,">http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/fish-oil-to-treat-depression,</a> http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200301/omega-3s-boosting-mood) that omega 3 is beneficial for mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.