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#921: The Serotonin Scam with Christian Yordanov

Sep 10, 2025
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Christian Yordanov
Christian Yordanov, a longevity author and functional health expert, disrupts the common perception of serotonin as the 'happy chemical.' He argues it's misused in pharmaceutical narratives, potentially leading to health issues and societal manipulation. The conversation takes wild turns, linking SSRIs to dark agendas and discussing how these medications could support the cancer industry. Christian also critiques modern health approaches, shares insights on natural remedies, and offers engaging commentary on the societal implications of mental health treatments.
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ADVICE

Reconsider Prolonged Fasting

  • Avoid assuming fasting is universally beneficial because Christian says fasting raises serotonin and can model depression in animals.
  • Consider alternative autophagy methods like exercise or selective dietary strategies instead of prolonged starvation.
INSIGHT

Serotonin As A Stress Signal

  • Christian Yordanov argues serotonin is marketed as a "happiness chemical" but functions more as a stress-related, numbing survival signal.
  • He links chronic serotonin elevation to learned helplessness, reduced libido, and tissue fibrosis as long-term harms.
INSIGHT

Short Relief, Long-Term Risk Claim

  • SSRIs may give early relief by blocking some serotonin receptors while raising overall serotonin long-term, producing compensatory body changes.
  • Christian suggests that long SSRI use could drive fibrosis and raise long-term disease risk including cancer.
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