Junk science SUGAR FOOD STUFF wrecks the brain’s emotional circuits, fueling depression, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal

 Depression, one of the world’s most pervasive mental health disorders, affects more than 280 million people globally as of 2025. Characterized by lethargy, disturbed sleep, and social withdrawal, depression significantly disrupts daily life and increases suicide risk.

While current antidepressants mainly target neurotransmitters such as serotonin, they only help about half of patients and often produce side effects. Seeking new biological mechanisms, researchers at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have discovered a novel molecular pathway linking tiny sugar molecules in the brain to depressive behavior — a breakthrough that could redefine how depression is diagnosed and treated....<<<Read More>>>...