Eating fish a day could keep depression at bay.

There are reasons why there is a need to include lots of fish in our diet. It is rich in Omega 3 that prevents diseases that may occur in the heart. A new study shows that having fish staple in one's diet could prevent depression.

According to researchers of Quingdao University in China, Medical College found out that people that eat plenty of fish are less likely to have depression. In women that consume fish- rich diets on have depressions drop to 16 percent, while men have depression risks drop from 5%-20%.

The researchers believed thatthe Omega 3 found in the fish can alter the brain membranes structure and the activity of the chemical messengers called neurotransmitters to modify the Serotonin and Dopamine activity that can possibly change and has a big role in affecting depression.

Scientists believe that keeping depression at bay entails maintaining a healthy diet. A plentyful of vitamins and minerals plus a high doses of protein are found in fish.

Eating a healthy diet is very important to deal with the depression. Experts encourage u to maintain a healthy diet that is rich in fish, fruits, vegetable and wholegrain to have a stable condition.

The study however of the fish in connection to mental health has not yet been fully discovered and research is still on going.

According to Professor Dongfeng Zhang in Quindao University Medical College "The association between fish consumption and risk of depression is controversial, many studies have investigated the associations between food consumption and depression risk. Furthermore, a meta-analysis published recently indicated that a healthy dietary pattern, characterized by a high intake of fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, was significantly associated with a reduced risk of depression. However, it is not yet clear which component of the dietary pattern would be responsible for the protective effect."

According to the World Health Organisation, "depression affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide"