An Omega-6 Fatty Acid Linked To Reduced Risk Of Bipolar Disorder: Study

Meat and seafood products are good dietary sources of arachidonic acid. It can also be synthesized from sources of dietary linoleic acid such as from nuts, seeds, and oils. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

Researchers have uncovered an interesting link between an omega-6 fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood to reduced risk of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by drastic mood swings, ranging from intense emotional highs (mania or hypomania) to lows (depression). Previous studies have shown that bipolar disease is strongly influenced by genetics, but the precise cause is not known.