Links Between Antidepressants Metabolic Health and Insulin Resistance with Dr Ben Bikman

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Learn more about becoming an Insider on my website: https://www.benbikman.com • This week, during the Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman examines the metabolic consequences of medications used for mental health, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. Ben highlights the close connection between mental health disorders like depression and anxiety with metabolic issues, particularly insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. These medications, while effective for managing mental health symptoms, often lead to metabolic side effects such as weight gain and insulin resistance, complicating the relationship between mental and metabolic health. • Dr. Bikman reviews key neurotransmitters—serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine—that influence both mental and metabolic functions. Serotonin helps regulate mood and appetite but can promote fat accumulation and inhibit fat breakdown. Dopamine is associated with pleasure and reward systems but also plays a role in regulating energy expenditure and fat metabolism. Norepinephrine, closely related to adrenaline, is involved in the body’s stress response and can stimulate fat breakdown and thermogenesis. • The lecture then shifts to the metabolic effects of common mental health medications, such as SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, and antipsychotics. While these drugs can stabilize mood, they are often linked to significant metabolic disturbances, including weight gain, insulin resistance, and cravings for carbohydrate-heavy foods. Ben notes that these medications may exacerbate underlying metabolic issues, potentially worsening the mental health conditions they are meant to treat. • Dr. Bikman concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing metabolic health when treating mental health disorders. He highlights the role of brain glucose hypometabolism, where insulin resistance in the brain may contribute to anxiety and depression. He suggests that improving metabolic health through approaches like ketogenic diets could potentially enhance mental health outcomes by better nourishing the brain and restoring neurotransmitter balance. • https://www.insuliniq.com • 00:00 - Introduction: Mental Health Medications and Metabolic Health • 01:28 - The Link Between Mental and Metabolic Health • 02:41 - Dr. Bikman’s Approach as a Metabolic Scientist • 03:44 - Key Neurotransmitters: Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine • 05:47 - Serotonin’s Role in Metabolism and Fat Accumulation • 09:07 - Dopamine: Appetite Regulation and Fat Breakdown • 11:13 - Norepinephrine and Fat Mobilization • 12:47 - Metabolic Effects of Mental Health Medications • 13:56 - SSRIs: Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance • 16:21 - Tricyclic Antidepressants and Metabolic Effects • 17:34 - Atypical Antipsychotics and Metabolic Syndrome • 18:50 - Mirtazapine: Weight Gain and Fat Accumulation • 23:00 - Trazodone: A Personal Experience with Sleep and Metabolism • 24:03 - The Connection Between Medications and Carbohydrate Cravings • 25:19 - Brain Glucose Hypometabolism and Mental Health Disorders • 29:38 - Conclusion: Managing Mental and Metabolic Health Together • Ben’s favorite yerba maté and fiber supplement: https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/1BA884 • Ben’s favorite meal-replacement shake: https://gethlth.com (discount: BEN10) • Ben’s favorite electrolytes (and more): https://redmond.life (discount: BEN15) • Ben’s favorite allulose source: https://rxsugar.com (discount: BEN20) • Ben’s favorite health check-up for women: https://choosejoi.co/drben15 (discount: DRBEN15) • Ben’s favorite health check-up for men: https://blokes.co/drben15 (discount: DRBEN15) • Ben’s favorite exogenous ketone: https://www.americanketone.com (discount: Ben10) • References: • Due to YouTube’s character length constraints, references are not posted here. However, for a complete list, we respond quickly. Please email: [email protected] with your request, and be sure to mention which Metabolic Classroom episode you are referring to. • #MentalHealth #MetabolicHealth #Antidepressants #AnxietyMedications #WeightGain #InsulinResistance #DrBenBikman #MentalHealthMedications #DepressionTreatment #MetabolismMatters #HealthAndWellness #Neurotransmitters #Type2Diabetes #BrainHealth #SSRIs #Antipsychotics #FatMetabolism #MentalWellness #HealthyLiving #NutritionAndMentalHealth

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