Higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, new study finds

A world-first study from the University of South Australia recently discovered a link between omega-6 fatty acids and bipolar disorder. Researchers found that higher levels of arachidonic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid obtained from foods like poultry, seafood and eggs, led to a lower risk of bipolar disorder. Conversely, lower levels of arachidonic acid led to a higher risk of bipolar disorder. The study tested a total of 913 metabolites across 14,296 European patients using a mass spectrometry-based platform. …