Table 2. Metabolite levels.
| GABA/Cr | |
|---|---|
| Anterior cingulate cortex | |
| Healthy controls | 0.155 ± 0.053 |
| Bipolar disorder | 0.194 ± 0.087 |
| BD/GABA meds | 0.189 ± 0.058 |
| BD/No GABA meds | 0.205 ± 0.151 |
| Parieto-occipital cortex | |
| Healthy controls | 0.130 ± 0.045 |
| Bipolar disorder | 0.149 ± 0.067 |
| BD/GABA meds | 0.123 ± 0.051 |
| BD/No GABA meds | 0.208 ± 0.069 |
Values are given as mean ± standard deviation. BD = bipolar disorder; Cr = creatinine; GABA = gamma-aminobutyric acid; GABA meds = GABA-modulating medications.