Brain Region Now Unexpectedly Linked With Bipolar Disorder

(Newswire.net — July 20, 2020) Winnetka, IL — Mental health issues like bipolar disorder are widely-researched today. Scientists have been carrying out studies and finding some highly interesting facts about this condition. 

In a study, scientists have been able to associated bipolar disorder with an unexpected brain region. They have particularly found that ensembles of genes within the striatum could be profoundly linked to bipolar disorder.  

This study was carried out by the researchers from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI).

It was published in the Molecular Psychiatry journal.

It is worth mentioning that a majority of modern studies involving bipolar disorder have focused on the brain’s cortex, which is the largest part of the brain in humans, associated with higher-level thought and action.

The striatum is the brain part that coordinates numerous primary aspects of a person’s behavior, which include motor and action planning, motivation and reward perception. 

More studies are still being carried out to explore more of the various aspects of this mental health issue.

In the United States, it has been found to affect about 2.6 percent of the adult population and this equates to some 5.7 million Americans. 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the disease runs in families, and more than two-thirds of people with bipolar disorder have at least one close relative with the illness or with unipolar major depression.

Today, more and more researchers are looking into the potentially useful remedies that could aid in reducing the prevalence of mental health issues. Interestingly, some natural remedies like an Ayurvedic herb called ashwagandha have been found to be useful.

In some studies, ashwagandha has been found to aid in reducing stress and fighting mental health issues like anxiety and depression. When it comes to bipolar disorder, scientists are still investigating on ashwagandha’s potentials to fight the condition.

Research has shown that ashwagandha aids in blocking the stress pathway in the brains of rats, and this is due to its ability to regulate the chemical signaling in the nervous system. 

In some studies, ashwagandha has been able to demonstrate its ability to reduce symptoms of depression. 

Scientists continue to carry out various research studies to look into the mental health benefits of ashwagandha deeper. However, it is undeniable that today its use is widespread. 

Formulas like NutraHerbals Ashwagandha are even gaining increasing popularity in the global market today. This formula is not just known for its high potency but also the added ingredient it contains called black pepper. 

Through the black pepper it contains, NutraHerbals Ashwagandha is more able to deliver the healing benefits of this ancient medicinal herb (amazon.com/organic-ashwagandha-root-powder/dp/B01GZALWGO).