Omega-6 fatty acid may lower bipolar disorder risk, study finds

- Arachidonic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, could be a key driver of bipolar disorder, according to a new study. - Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition in which a person experiences intense bouts of manic highs and depressive lows that are often highly disruptive to their lives. - Arachidonic acid is found in foods and human milk, suggesting that dietary interventions could help reduce the incidence and intensity of bipolar disorder. When a person has bipolar disorder, …