Linear approaches to tapering off antidepressant drugs may not work effectively.
Both patients and clinicians often lack knowledge about the risks of stopping antidepressant drugs.
Antidepressants may not be significantly more effective than placebos, challenging the belief in chemical imbalances.
Deep dives
Introduction of the ADAPNATROS supplement line
ADAPNATROS is a supplement line designed to replenish essential nutrients missing from modern diets due to soil quality and environmental challenges. Formulated using principles of evolutionary biology, ADAPNATROS aims to bridge nutrient gaps present in contemporary lifestyles and mimic ancestral diet compositions.
Core Plus Bundle and Nutrient Inclusions
ADAPNATROS offers the Core Plus bundle, which consists of five daily products rich in vitamins (B12, folate), minerals (magnesium, vitamin D), and phytonutrients (bioflavonoids, carotenoids, beta-glucans). These supplements target cellular, immune, brain, nervous system, blood sugar, and heart health, providing comprehensive daily nutritional support.
Creation of Core Reset App
ADAPNATROS introduces the Core Reset app, a tool focusing on nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management. Emphasizing the importance of lifestyle alongside supplements, the app aids in optimizing health and well-being. Users receive the app at no additional cost with the Core Plus bundle purchase.
Discussion on Depression and Antidepressant Myths
Chris Cresser and Dr. Joanna Mancreif debunk the myth of depression being caused by a chemical imbalance or serotonin deficiency, a perception influenced by pharmaceutical marketing. Extensive research suggests that antidepressants are often no more effective than placebos. The episode addresses the challenges of tapering off antidepressants, highlighting the need for informed consent and support during this process.
Introduction of Outro as a Support Solution
Dr. Mark Horowitz's Outro digital clinic assists individuals in safely tapering off antidepressants. Outro addresses the inadequacy in medical support for coming off these medications, providing personalized tapering strategies, compounded medications, monitoring, and guidance. With an aim to offer informed consent and a smoother tapering process, Outro aims to fill a critical gap in supporting individuals during antidepressant cessation.
In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, clinical researcher Mark Horowitz, MD, PhD, joins Chris to discuss the best guidelines for tapering off antidepressant drugs safely to avoid extreme withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Horowitz offers his clinical expertise on why a linear approach to drug tapering doesn’t work with antidepressants and what he recommends instead, whether the risk of withdrawals from antidepressants can be predicted, and how both patients and clinicians have been undereducated on the risks of stopping antidepressant drugs.