Are Mood Disorders Actually Metabolic Diseases Rooted in Insulin Resistance?
Bipolar disorder and depression affect millions of people worldwide. Estimates suggest that more than 37 million people live with bipolar disorder,1 and close to 4% of the global population experiences major depression.2 These conditions are almost always described as brain-based, centered on chemical imbalances, circuitry disruptions, or genetic vulnerabilities, and that view has shaped…