Omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder: a review

Authors
Stoll, AL Locke, CA Marangell, LB Severus, WE
Citation
Al. Stoll et al., Omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder: a review, PROS LEUK E, 60(5-6), 1999, pp. 329-337
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Cell & Developmental Biology
Journal title
PROSTAGLANDINS LEUKOTRIENES AND ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
ISSN journal
09523278 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
5-6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
329 - 337
Database
ISI
SICI code
0952-3278(199905/06)60:5-6<329:OFAABD>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The important role of the omega-3 fatty acids in the pathophysiology and tr eatment of bipolar disorder is now supported by a substantial body of indir ect and direct evidence. This paper will describe the clinical and pharmaco logical features of bipolar disorder, review the available data regarding o mega-3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder and provide recommendations for futu re research.