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Study Finds First Evidence Of Link Between Low Serotonin Levels And Depression
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https:/ /www.th eguardi an.com/ society /2022/n ov/05/s tudy-fi nds-fir st-evid ence-of -link-b etween- low-ser otonin- levels- and-dep ression
but I remember that article saying the opposite just a few months ago:
https:/ /www.th eguardi an.com/ society /2022/j ul/20/s cientis ts-ques tion-wi desprea d-use-o f-antid epressa nts-aft er-surv ey-on-s erotoni n
So which is it, is serotonin important in depression or not?
but I remember that article saying the opposite just a few months ago:
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So which is it, is serotonin important in depression or not?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I don't know about Serotonin and to what degree it can make a difference but a few years ago my GP suggested SSRI therapy (citalopram) as a first line of treatment for my IBS. To put it bluntly, it did absolutely naff all apart from make me grind my teeth and give me nausea and insomnia. It did not affect my mood either positively or negatively.
Depression can also be associated with iron deficiency and there are recent studies that suggest calcium supplementation can ameliorate most of the misery of the menstrual cycle including the severe mood disturbance that some women experience.
Depression can also be associated with iron deficiency and there are recent studies that suggest calcium supplementation can ameliorate most of the misery of the menstrual cycle including the severe mood disturbance that some women experience.
as you get older you may not get wiser
BUT
you still learn that if the hacks at the Guardian have done Sociology with a thesis on Freedom movements in Africa 1950-2000
they then know bagga all about physics, Physic ( medicine that is!) and cant understand Nature ( science mag, for Big Boys(
we probably dont know BUT the SSRIs which interact with serotonin DO work
BUT
you still learn that if the hacks at the Guardian have done Sociology with a thesis on Freedom movements in Africa 1950-2000
they then know bagga all about physics, Physic ( medicine that is!) and cant understand Nature ( science mag, for Big Boys(
we probably dont know BUT the SSRIs which interact with serotonin DO work
In my opinion, the link between depression and levels of serotinin is still not proven...the jury is still out.
I have written my opinion on AB and will continue...........an abnormal blood result and a medical condition does not indicate necesarrily cause and effect.
A mistake often made by the medical profession is to assume that the abnormal result of an investigation, proves the point and gives the green light for treatment.
It doesn't.
I have written my opinion on AB and will continue...........an abnormal blood result and a medical condition does not indicate necesarrily cause and effect.
A mistake often made by the medical profession is to assume that the abnormal result of an investigation, proves the point and gives the green light for treatment.
It doesn't.
// "Correlation does not imply causation."//
we should know this, as Doll and Hill pointed it out 1952 in their article on Doctor smokers and how they seemd to die
let us also remember that depression is NOT a serum lack of serotonin but a conglomeration of signs.
If you give Drug X and they feel better , and controls given asugar pill dont, then you have justified its use.
Observation gentlemen, as Lancelot Spratt used to say
and Boerhaave 1680 ( first to teach on ward rounds and patients)
and Lord "Moynie" Moynahan, 'the best surgical investigation is repeated examinatino of the patient'
Other counter examples: they used quinine for malaria without having the first idea how it worked
we should know this, as Doll and Hill pointed it out 1952 in their article on Doctor smokers and how they seemd to die
let us also remember that depression is NOT a serum lack of serotonin but a conglomeration of signs.
If you give Drug X and they feel better , and controls given asugar pill dont, then you have justified its use.
Observation gentlemen, as Lancelot Spratt used to say
and Boerhaave 1680 ( first to teach on ward rounds and patients)
and Lord "Moynie" Moynahan, 'the best surgical investigation is repeated examinatino of the patient'
Other counter examples: they used quinine for malaria without having the first idea how it worked
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