Effects of a branched-chain amino acid drink in mania

Author:

Scarnà A.,Gijsman H. J.,Mctavish S. F. B.,Harmer C. J.,Cowen P. J.,Goodwin G. M.

Abstract

BackgroundAdministration of a complex tyrosine-free amino acid drink acutely decreases manic symptoms. Although a nutrient-based approach to illness management is attractive, complex amino acid drinks are too unpalatable for repeated administration.AimsTo assess whether a simple, branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) drink diminishes manic symptoms acutely and following repeated administration.MethodTwenty-five patients with mania were randomly and blindly allocated to treatment with BCAA (60 g) or placebo daily for 7 days.ResultsRelative to placebo, the BCAA drink lowered mania ratings acutely over the first 6 h of treatment. In protocol completers there was a persistent advantage to the BCAA group 1 week after the end of treatment.ConclusionsA nutritional intervention that decreases tyrosine availability to the brain acutely ameliorates manic symptoms. Further studies are required to assess whether this approach has longer-term efficacy.

Publisher

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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