Fish oil is derived from the tissues of fatty fish. This oil naturally contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Omega 3 & Omega 6 are two essential fatty acids which are long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are necessary for normal cellular function.

The essential fatty acids are omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids,
which cannot be synthesized by humans but instead must be consumed in their diet.

The three major omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An emerging area of research is examining the neurobehavioral aspects of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic, eicosapentaenoic, docosahexaenoic) and the critical role of these essential fats in the functioning of the central nervous system. EPA and DHA are the most important direct sources of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil.

Physicians cite numerous clinical studies showing that major central nervous system disorders are characterized by specific imbalances of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and their ratios in red blood cells. Fatty acid imbalance constitutes the key pathophysiological mechanism linking disorders of the mind.