Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found that bipolar depression is associated not only with emotions and mental state, but also with metabolic disorders in the body. reports Edition of The Guardian.
Bipolar depression is a long-term depressive state that occurs cyclically in patients with bipolar disorder (BD). Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depression (depression) and mania (elevated mood and excitement). In bipolar disorder, manic episodes occur less frequently and are of shorter duration than depressive episodes.
Bipolar depression should not be seen as just an emotional problem, but rather as a disorder of energy regulation in the body, according to scientists. A new Centre for Metabolic Psychiatry has opened at the University of Edinburgh to examine the links between bipolar depression and metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity, and the impact of circadian rhythm disorders on the disease.
Researchers noted that the human body’s energy distribution, metabolism and light response systems are interconnected. Failures in these systems can lead to bipolar depression. Scientists suggested that this disorder can be eliminated with treatments that affect physiological processes.
One way to achieve this effect is to adjust your diet. One promising area of research is examining the effects of a ketogenic (high-fat) diet on symptoms of bipolar depression. Some studies have shown that active consumption of meat, eggs, fish, and nuts, combined with avoiding carbohydrate foods (grains, vegetables, fruits, sweets), stabilizes mood.
Earlier scientists to create an antidepressant that suppresses the growth of brain tumors.
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