Effects of a branched-chain amino acid drink in mania

Administration 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. To assess whether a simple, branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of psychiatry 2003-03, Vol.182 (3), p.210-213
Hauptverfasser:	Scarnà, A., Gijsman, H. J., Mctavish, S. F. B., Harmer, C. J., Cowen, P. J., Goodwin, G. M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Affective disorders Amino acids Amino Acids, Branched-Chain - pharmacology Amino Acids, Branched-Chain - therapeutic use Amphetamines Analysis of Variance Beverages Bipolar Disorder - drug therapy Brain Brain research Dopamine Drinks Efficacy Humans Isoleucine - administration & dosage Leucine - administration & dosage Management Mania Middle Aged Patients Placebo Effect Plasma Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Psychiatry Symptoms Tyrosine Tyrosine - deficiency Valine - administration & dosage Variance analysis
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