This Nutrient Can Help You Feel Less Angry & Irritated, New Study Shows
Key takeaways
- Stressful commutes may summon feelings of hostility, sighing loudly at a coworker's suggestion is a sign of duration, and giving someone the silent treatment are all forms of aggression (as is bullying in schools).
- Addressing the underlying causes and improving access to therapies is key to helping people develop effective coping strategies for these feelings.
- Researchers of a newly published meta-analysis found that omega-3 supplements (aka fish oil) can reduce aggression2 in adults and kids alike.
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Author: Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNMay 23, 2026Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives in Newport Beach, California, and enjoys connecting people to the food they eat and how it influences health and wellbeing.Image by jamie grill atlas / StocksyMay 23, 2026Aggressive behavior is a huge public health concern1 in the United States, and it can take shape in many forms. Yes, it can include physical acts but not always. Stressful commutes may summon feelings of hostility, sighing loudly at a coworker's suggestion is a sign of duration, and giving someone the silent treatment are all forms of aggression (as is bullying in schools).
Addressing the underlying causes and improving access to therapies is key to helping people develop effective coping strategies for these feelings. And it turns out that nutrition may be an effective complementary therapy.
Researchers of a newly published meta-analysis found that omega-3 supplements (aka fish oil) can reduce aggression2 in adults and kids alike. Here’s what you need to know.