According to a new study, the consumption of fish oil can help those at the risk of developing schizophrenia reduce the risk of the disease.

The new study showed that young people at very high risk of developing schizophrenia were much less likely to suffer from the disease or develop full-blown psychosis if they followed a 12-week course of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements compared to those who did not consume.

The study is the first to show the impact of fish oil supplements in preventing severe psychiatric disease, in detail. The researchers said that the consumption of fish oil capsules helpful for young adults who re at the risk of developing the disease.

The new study adds to the gaining popularity of fish oil to prevent psychiatric disease.Omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel but are also available in capsules, have been found to boost the effectiveness of antidepressants and to improve attention both in those with ADHD and those without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The study was published this week in Nature Communications