Publications by authors named "Antoine Lefrere A"
Background: Nutrition is largely affected in bipolar disorder (BD), however, there is a lack of understanding on the relationship between dietary categories, BD, and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The objective of this study is to examine dietary trends in BD and it is hypothesized that diets with increased consumption of seafood and high-fiber carbohydrates will be correlated to improved patient outcomes, and a lower frequency of metabolic syndrome.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study includes two French cohorts.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the link between mitochondrial blood biomarkers, specifically lactate and circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA, and markers of metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder patients, hypothesizing that lactate levels would be higher in those with metabolic syndrome.
- The research involved a large cohort of 837 stable bipolar disorder patients and 237 others for validation, revealing that higher lactate levels correlated significantly with factors like triglycerides and blood pressure, indicating a strong association with metabolic syndrome.
- The findings suggest that while lactate is a key biomarker related to metabolic syndrome in bipolar patients, circulating mitochondrial DNA levels do not show this same correlation, highlighting the potential for personalized treatment strategies based on these metabolite profiles.