Fish oil pills could boost mood and memory, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07157241
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether daily omega-3 supplements (fish oil) can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and improve memory and sleep in 64 Saudi adults who reported high stress. Participants took either omega-3 or a placebo for three months. Those taking omega-3 reported lower stress, anxiety, and depression scores, and better sleep and memory compared to the placebo group. The results suggest omega-3 may support mental wellbeing, but larger studies are needed to confirm.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- omega-3 (fish oil) supplements
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, omega-3 supplements could offer a simple, low-cost way to help reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in adults with high stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the improvements were based on self-reported questionnaires, not objective measures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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university of Umm Al-Qura
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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