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Uridine & Bipolar

An oral form of uridine may prove to be a safe and effective treatment for symptoms of bipolar disorder. Research is currently being conducted to test the findings of earlier research that indicated that uridine may be an effective treatment.

  1. Bipolar Disorder

    • Bipolar Disorder is a chronic mental disorder, sometimes referred to as manic depression, that is characterized by recognizable shifts in behavior and mood. Mania, periods of over-excitement alternate with periods of depression.

    Uridine

    • Uridine is a natural compound produced in the liver that is essential to the structure of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and proper cellular functioning. According to LEF.org, uridine may have natural antidepressant properties and improve mood.

    Considerations

    • According to Repligen.com, uridine may be an effective treatment of bipolar disorder as uridine is synthesized within the mitochondria of cells, and mitochondrial dysfunction is a factor of bipolar disorder.

    Results

    • Repligen Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in new treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions. According to a 2006 article from MedicalNewsToday.com, research sponsored by Repligen and conducted at the McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, determined that uridine "appeared to be safe, did not induce mania and provided early evidence" of effectiveness for treating bipolar disorder.

    Current Research

    • As of 2010, according to Repligen.com, clinical trials are being conducted to further determine the safety and effectiveness of uridine as a possible treatment of bipolar disorder.

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