Saffron has shown promise in the treatment of depression, but as an adjunct therapy, its efficacy may be limited, according to a new study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 160 adults with persistent depression and taking a pharmaceutical antidepressant enrolled in the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study; 139 gave usable data.
Sydney, Australia—Following a healthier diet rich in produce, fish, nuts and spices for just three weeks was shown to significantly decrease symptoms of depression, researchers from Macquarie University, Australia, report in PLOS ONE. According to an overview of the research on ScienceDaily, the randomized controlled trial included 76 university students, ages 17...
Ann Arbor, Michigan—Children who are vitamin D deficient during their elementary school years are more likely to develop externalizing behavior problems—such as aggressiveness and rule-breaking behaviors—than children with higher levels of vitamin D, according to new research from the University of Michigan. Low levels of the protein that transports vitamin...
Buffalo, NY-- Resveratrol, a plant compound found in the skin and seeds of grapes and berries, displays anti-stress effects that open door for new treatments for depression, anxiety, according to a release from the University at Buffalo announcing the findings of a study published in the journal Neuropharmacology. The University...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Watching the news these days can wreak havoc on our optimism. Whether it is politics, corruption, or climate change, we are bombarded with a stress-inducing reality that affects our wellbeing and may even play a role in leaving us depressed. It’s imperative to find ways to boost our outlook and...
Folsom, CA—A new epidemiological study suggests that consuming walnuts may be associated with a lower prevalence and frequency of depression symptoms among American adults, according to a press release from the California Walnut Commission. The press release says that after evaluating study participants for depression, researchers found that depression scores...
Q1. Low on Magnesium? Here are some of the signs: Magnesium is the fourth most abundant macromineral or cation (i.e., positive metal ion, Mg2+) in the body. It is important for metabolism, serves as a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions, and regulates about 80% of the body’s biochemical...
We tend to think of food-related health issues as affecting the body rather than brain/emotion, yet most food-related disorders have one symptom in common more than any other symptom: Depression. Depression is an untraceable shadow that invades the system and blurs the mind. Untraceable, but not invincible. Redefining depression might...
Those on specialty diets avoid certain foods because they were reacting negatively to them. In the process of figuring that out, which can be decades in the making, there’s usually gut damage involved. Unhappy gut = Unhappy brain. Gluten is the worst offender and has been linked to depression and...
