Drs. Harry and Iain Campbell suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction in bipolar disorder likely stems from issues with the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDC), leading to reduced energy production (ATP). This reduction could underlie BD’s mood instability, with the researchers proposing that ketogenic diets may stabilize mood by providing ketones as an alternative energy source.
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