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How your metabolism could alter your mental health

August 26, 2026·12 min·4-min readnarrativescience
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Metabolic psychiatry, a field pioneered by Dr. Shebani Sethi, explores the deep links between metabolism and mental health, suggesting that conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder may be influenced by metabolic dysfunction—and that dietary interventions like ketoge

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Shebani Sethi

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Shebani SethiEmily Kwong

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Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy

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Nature Mental Health

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Long Form JournalismMental HealthNeuroscienceNutritionScientific Method

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