The Frightening Link Between Beef Jerky and Bipolar Mania
In humans and rats, eating cured meats might induce manic episodes.
by Olga Khazan
Jul 19, 2018
3 minutes
For people with bipolar disorder, manic episodes can be euphoric, but they can also be terrifying. In the throes of mania, some people feel like they are superhuman. They start new projects and stay up all night to work on them. In the worst cases, they cease thinking coherently: They might attempt to walk into the sea or fly off the roof.
Though medications can help manage the symptoms, no pill is perfect, and all of them have side effects. Bipolar disorder
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