Research study on fatty acids and bipolar disorder - Scientific Research

The lead researcher, M. Elizabeth Sublette MD PhD, has authored several articles on the topic of fatty acids and mood disorders:

…concerning effectiveness of omega-3 supplements in clinical trials

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Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in Clinical Trials in Depression. J. Clin Psychiatry

New York State Psychiatric Institute

…concerning relationships between manic symptoms and fatty acid blood levels in people with bipolar disorder

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Plasma free polyunsaturated fatty acid levels are associated with symptom severity in acute mania. Bipolar Disord (2007) vol. 9 (7) pp. 759-65.

…about brain functioning and fatty acid blood levels in depressed people

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Plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids and regional cerebral glucose metabolism in major depression. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids (2009)

…about fatty acid blood levels and subsequent suicide attempts in people with depression

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Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Essential Fatty Acid Status as a Predictor of Future Suicide Risk (2006) .

…about fatty acids and anxiety

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Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Essential Fatty Acid (PUFA) Status in Major Depressive Disorder with Comorbid Anxiety Disorders (2013).

…and a review of the scientific literature connecting fatty acids and mood (affective) disorders

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Evidence for a role of the arachidonic acid cascade in affective disorders: a review (2004) .

Are you interested in helping advance the understanding of  fatty acids and brain function?

We are currently seeking participants for our research study. If eligible, you would receive $350 compensation, FREE medical and psychiatric evaluations (including lab work) and up to six months of medication treatment with Columbia Presbyterian doctors. Please call Corinne at (646) 774-7560 today to see if you are eligible to participate.