Communications Biology (Aug 2021)

Association between polygenic propensity for psychiatric disorders and nutrient intake

  • Avina K. Hunjan,
  • Christopher Hübel,
  • Yuhao Lin,
  • Thalia C. Eley,
  • Gerome Breen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02469-4
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Hunjan et al. report that polygenic propensity for a psychiatric disorder is associated with nutrient intake on an average day. They found broad associations with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, and more restricted associations with other psychiatric disorders.