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SUBMITTER: Matsumura K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4777038 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Global journal of health science 20111229 1
Our recent pilot study has shown that the supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) immediately after a traumatic event may be effective toward the secondary prevention of post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). To lay the groundwork for addressing the mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids can prevent PTSD, we analyzed its psychophysiological data. The psychophysiological data included heart rate, skin conductance, and continuous blood pressure during patient subjection to startling tones and i ...[more]