Depression or Thyroid Crash? 5 Lab Tests to Run BEFORE SSRIs (Biohacker 10X Reveals Hidden Pathways)

Is depression really a “serotonin problem”… or something your doctor didn’t check?
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the five real biological and lifestyle pathways that can mimic depression—and why SO many people get put on meds before anyone even runs basic labs.

As a retired MD who has seen countless rushed admissions and missed diagnoses, I’m pulling back the curtain on what depression often really is:
• Metabolic dysfunction
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Inflammatory brain stress
• Loneliness-driven cortisol overload
• Medication side effects

This deep dive gives you the exact roadmap to identify root causes before going down the trial-and-error medication path.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The $29–$89 labs to run right now (TSH, ferritin, B12, hs-CRP, omega-3 index)
• Why magnesium glycinate can calm glutamate-driven anxiety better than you think
• How the UCLA Loneliness Scale identifies social isolation depression
• Why post-COVID depression often needs metabolic repair (T3 + berberine) instead of SSRIs
• The hidden drug interactions that can worsen mood (like statins depleting CoQ10)

If you’ve ever wondered why standard antidepressants don’t always work—or why someone you love still struggles despite being “treated”—this episode is a must-watch.

Let’s raise the standard of care: Labs first. Meds when necessary. Personalized healing always.

Hit subscribe—next week we decode long-COVID brain fog.

 

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