Dear Egg Buyer,

Dr. Rudin, Omegas & Depression

When I first started The Country Hen, a nutritional consultant, Dr. Miles Robinson, gave me a book called ''The Omega-3 Phenomenon'' by Dr. Donald Rudin, Clara Felix and Constance Schrader. It was first published in 1988. Dr. Rudin was evidently the first person to discover that Omega-3 in linseed oil can give great relief to those with schizophrenia, depression, and manic depression. I read the book but did not pay too much attention to Rudin's finding.

Dr. Stoll & Manic Depression

In 1996, a medical doctor and psychiatrist, Dr. Andrew Stoll, unaware of Dr. Rudin's work, began a test with fish oil on patients having manic depression. Fish oils contain two Omega-3 Fatty Acids called DHA and EPA. The linseed oil also contains Omega-3 oil, but it is a different variety ALA. Dr. Stoll's use of controlled study was very successful. He describes his work in his new book ''The Omega-3 Connection'' published by Simon & Schuster.

Dr. Andrew Stoll & A Friend

Recently, a close friend was suddenly struck down by manic depression. I called Dr. Stoll, since I had contacted him earlier to obtain a copy of his study. Dr. Stoll was kind enough to give special attention to my friend. At this time, I would like to repay his help and help him recruit volunteers for new studies. Therefore, I enclose the following request exactly as it has been presented to me by Dr. Stoll:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Depression & Manic Depression

Dr. Andrew Stoll and his research team are currently running several studies of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and other natural substances for investigational use in Bipolar Disorder (manic depression) and depression. If you have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or depression, or if you have been experiencing mood symptoms, you may be eligible to participate in one of these studies. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Please call Andrew Stoll, MD at (617) 855-2614
Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory
McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA 02478
Email: KDAMICO@McLean.Harvard.Edu

For those at the Country Hen,

George S. Bass