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Nutrition and bipolar disorder: a systematic review

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Gabriel, Fernanda C., Oliveira, Manoela, Bruna De M. Martella, Berk, Michael, Brietzke, Elisa, Jacka, Felice N., Lafer, Beny·2023·Nutritional Neuroscience

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) have higher rates of unhealthy lifestyles and risk for medical comorbidities Research currently suggests that dietary factors may play a role in the development of depression and anxiety. Therefore, nutritional approaches are potential strategies for the treatment of BD. The aim of this review is to summarize the available evidence on nutrition and BD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The paper was developed based on PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search was conducted in Sep-2021 using PubMed and Cochrane Library, augmented by manually checked references lists. The search found 986 studies, of which 47 were included, combined with 13 from reference lists, totaling 60 studies. RESULTS: There were 33 observational trials, of which 15 focused on fatty acids, 9 on micronutrients, 5 on specific foods, 4 on macro and micronutrients. The 27 interventional studies mainly focused on fatty acids, micronutrients and N-acetylcysteine (NAC). DISCUSSION: Dietary intake or supplementation of unsaturated fatty acids, mainly Omega-3 seems to be associated with improved BD symptoms, along with seafood, folic acid and zinc. Studies found variable, mainly non-significant impacts of creatine, carnitine, vitamin D, inositol or NAC supplementation on BD. There are promising results associated with Coenzyme Q10 (Coq10) and probiotics. Taken together, these preliminary findings suggest that dietetic approaches might be included as part of BD treatment. Also considering the high risk of metabolic disorders in individuals with BD, they should be encouraged to choose healthy dietary lifestyles, including daily intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and whole grains.

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Authors
Gabriel, F. C., Oliveira, M., Martella, B. D. M., Berk, M., Brietzke, E., Jacka, F. N., & Lafer, B.
Affiliations
  • Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
  • University of Illinois Chicago (US)
  • Deakin University (AU)
  • Queen's University (CA)
  • Barwon Health (AU)
Corresponding author
Gabriel, Fernanda C.
Venue
Nutritional Neuroscience
Published
2022-05-24
Volume
26
Issue
7
Pages
637-651
ISSN
  • 1028-415X (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-8305
OpenAlex
W4281397918
Cited by
59
References
121
Citations by year
2026: 12 · 2025: 20 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 3
FWCI
2.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by
Locations
  • Nutritional Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
  • NIH
  • Cooperative Research Centre
  • Simons Autism Foundation
  • Cancer Council of Victoria
  • Stanley Medical Research Foundation
  • Medical Benefits Fund
  • National Health and Medical Research Council
  • Medical Research Futures Fund
  • Beyond Blue, Rotary Health
  • Meat and Livestock Board
  • Avant and the Harry Windsor Foundation
  • Abbot
  • Astra Zeneca
  • Janssen and Janssen
  • Lundbeck and Merck
  • Allergan
  • Bioadvantex
  • Bionomics
  • Collaborative Medicinal Development
  • Eisai
  • Pfizer and Servier
  • Queen’s University
  • Brain and Behaviour Research Institute
  • Australian Rotary Health
  • Geelong Medical Research Foundation
  • Ian Potter Foundation
  • University of Melbourne
  • Meat and Livestock Australia
  • Woolworths Limited
  • A2 Milk Company
  • Fernwood Foundation
  • Wilson Foundation
  • JTM Foundation
  • Serp Hills Foundation
  • Roberts Family Foundation
  • Waterloo Foundation
  • FASPESP
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
Keywords
bipolar disorder, nutrition, dietary supplementation, omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, micronutrients, folic acid, zinc, N-acetylcysteine, creatine, L-carnitine, vitamin D, myo-inositol, coenzyme Q10, probiotics, seafood, metabolic comorbidities, healthy eating
MeSH terms
Acetylcysteine, Bipolar Disorder, Diet, Humans, Vitamins, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Micronutrients

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