Research on Depression

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Post by librarylady on Jan 17, 2015 14:59:32 GMT

New research is revealing that many cases of depression are caused by an allergic reaction to inflammation. Tim de Chant of NOVA writes: “Inflammation is our immune system’s natural response to injuries, infections, or foreign compounds. When triggered, the body pumps various cells and proteins to the site through the blood stream, including cytokines, a class of proteins that facilitate intercellular communication. It also happens that people suffering from depression are loaded with cytokines.” Inflammation is caused by obesity, high sugar diets, high quantities of trans fats, unhealthy diets in general, and other causes.

By treating the inflammatory symptoms of depression — rather than the neurological ones — researchers and doctors are opening up an exciting new dimension in the fight against what has become a global epidemic.

More at this site:
www.feelguide.com/2015/01/06/new-research-discovers-tha-depression-is-an-allergic-reaction-to-inflammation/

Wouldn't you know--diet!! LOL

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Research on Depression Jan 17, 2015 15:16:04 GMT

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I think it's a little strange to call it an "allergic reaction" to inflammation, but I do believe that diet can affect mental health. Inflammation from poor diet is widespread in the body, so it would make sense that the brain would be affected as well as other areas of the body. Diet and overall health can also affect your hormones, including the ones that are linked to mental health issues. Of course, I don't think everyone would be cured of depression or other mental illnesses by changing their diet, but I do think that many would see significant improvement.

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