Have any supplements been studied for bipolar disorder?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Fish oil and N-Acetyl-Cysteine seem to be particularly helpful for depressive episodes.[1][2] Coenzyme Q10, Folic acid, zinc, and probiotics also show some promise for treating bipolar disorder.[2]

    References

    1. ^Nery FG, Li W, DelBello MP, Welge JAN-acetylcysteine as an adjunctive treatment for bipolar depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Bipolar Disord.(2021-11)
    2. ^Gabriel FC, Oliveira M, Martella BM, Berk M, Brietzke E, Jacka FN, Lafer BNutrition and bipolar disorder: a systematic review.Nutr Neurosci.(2022-May-24)