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<jats:p>Increasing evidence suggests that a low dietary intake of the <jats:italic>n</jats:italic>-3 long-chain PUFA EPA and DHA may contribute not only to the risks for various physical illnesses (particularly cardiovascular and immune system disorders), but also to many disorders of mental health and performance<jats:sup>1</jats:sup><jats:sup>,</jats:sup><jats:sup>2</jats:sup>. From their recent comprehensive review of the evidence for these <jats:italic>n</jats:italic>-3 fatty acids in the prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders<jats:sup>3</jats:sup>, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) made the following recommendations:</jats:p>