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Metabolic Psychiatry

Meaning

Metabolic Psychiatry is an emerging clinical and research discipline that investigates the profound bidirectional relationship between metabolic health and mental health disorders. This field posits that dysfunctions in key metabolic processes, such as insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation, are not merely comorbidities but often underlying drivers of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. The clinical approach integrates traditional psychiatric care with metabolic interventions, including targeted nutritional strategies, exercise, and pharmaceutical agents that improve insulin sensitivity. It represents a paradigm shift toward a systems-based view of brain health.