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Jul 30
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Is Bipolar Disorder Really a Diet Proble...

Dr. Mark Hyman
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On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, we’re exploring the emerging science of metabolic psychiatry. My guest, Dr. Iain Campbell, is a researcher at the University of Edinburgh and someone who has lived with bipolar disorder himself. He brings a rare dual perspective as both a scientist and a patient to this critical conversation.  Together, we discuss what ... Show More
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