Human Nature is Unique in the Mismatch between The usual diet and the need for “Food for the Brain” (Marine Fat,DHA). Adding Marine Fat is Beneficial in Schizophrenia and Manic-Depressive Psychosis. This Underlines Brain Dysfunction in these Neurological Disorders is Associated with Deficient Intake of Marine Fat(DHA)
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Human Nature is Unique in the Mismatch between The usual diet and the need for “Food for the Brain” (Marine Fat,DHA). Adding Marine Fat is Beneficial in Schizophrenia and Manic-Depressive Psychosis. This Underlines Brain Dysfunction in these Neurological Disorders is Associated with Deficient Intake of Marine Fat(DHA)
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