Elevated Triglycerides in Major Depressive Disorder: A Metabolic Signal We Should Not Ignore
Shyam Tailor
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is increasingly recognized not only as a disorder of mood, but also as a condition involving systemic biological changes. While much attention has focused on inflammation, neurocircuitry, and neurotransmitters, metabolic markers—particularly lipid abnormalities—may provide important additional insight into the biology of depression.
In a recent study published in Lipids (2026), our team, in close collaboration with Brazilian research partners, examined the...