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Beyond Serotonin: How Inflammation and Obesity Are Redefining Our Understanding of Depression
For generations, the prevailing medical narrative surrounding depression has been dominated by the "chemical imbalance" theory—specifically, the idea that a lack of serotonin in the brain is the primary culprit behind low mood. This hypothesis led to the development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which became the cornerstone of psychiatric treatment for decades. However,…
