European addiction research
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Eur Addict Res
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Omega-3 Levels and Nicotine Dependence: A Cross-Sectional Study and Clinical Trial.
High oxidative stress, which is caused by smoking, can alter omega-3 fatty acid concentrations. Since omega-3 fatty acids play a role in dopaminergic neurotransmission related to dependence, it is important to understand their effects on nicotine dependence. ⋯ Smokers showed lower peripheral levels of omega-3, and treatment with the most important omega-3 fatty acids brought about a reduction in nicotine dependence.