Journal article
Exploratory study of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation and age of onset of bipolar disorder
Abstract
BackgroundSunlight contains ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation that triggers the production of vitamin D by skin. Vitamin D has widespread effects on brain function in both developing and adult brains. However, many people live at latitudes (about > 40 N or S) that do not receive enough UVB in winter to produce vitamin D. This exploratory study investigated the association between the age of onset of bipolar I disorder and the threshold for UVB …
Authors
Bauer M; Glenn T; Achtyes ED; Alda M; Agaoglu E; Altınbaş K; Andreassen OA; Angelopoulos E; Ardau R; Aydin M
Journal
International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, Vol. 11, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1186/s40345-023-00303-w
ISSN
2194-7511