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Higher levels of vitamin B12 and carotene are linked to an increased risk of bipolar disorder (BD). This study used Mendelian randomization to explore micronutrient impacts on BD, identifying potential nutritional factors. Further research is needed.

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  • Nutritional Science

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  • Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex mental health condition with a significant genetic component.
  • The role of circulating micronutrients in BD etiology is not well understood.
  • Understanding these factors can inform novel intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential causal impact of 15 circulating micronutrients on the risk of bipolar disorder (BD).
  • To utilize two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess genetic associations between micronutrients and BD.
  • To identify specific micronutrients that may influence BD susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • Employed two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) and multiple MR analyses.
  • Utilized genome-wide association study (GWAS) data for micronutrients and BD case-control data from the FinnGen consortium.
  • Applied inverse variance weighted (IVW) as the primary analysis method, with sensitivity analyses for heterogeneity and pleiotropy (MR-Egger, weighted median, MR-PRESSO).

Main Results:

  • Elevated genetically predicted levels of vitamin B12 showed a significant association with increased BD risk (OR=1.81, P=0.005).
  • Higher genetically predicted carotene levels were also associated with increased BD risk (OR=1.49, P=0.017).
  • No significant causal links were found between BD and other assessed micronutrients; sensitivity analyses confirmed robustness.

Conclusions:

  • Suggests that higher circulating levels of vitamin B12 and carotene may be associated with an elevated risk of bipolar disorder.
  • Highlights potential nutritional targets for BD prevention or management.
  • Calls for further research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these associations.