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“Psilocybin stimulates serotonin receptors in the brain, promoting mood, perception, and thought pattern changes, potentially reducing symptoms of depression. Learn more about psilocybin's effects on depression in this episode featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“In this study researchers used a genetically modified mouse with high levels of PGC-1a1 in skeletal muscle that shows many characteristics of well-trained muscles (even without exercising).”

“The risk of major depression has been shown to increase by 44% for each standard deviation increase in log c-reactive protein (inflammatory biomarker). Inflammation is caused by a variety of factors including emotional/social stress, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep, and more.”

“As early as two days after taking the highest dose of psilocybin, participants' depression scores markedly improved, an effect that endured up to six weeks. Twelve weeks after treatment, approximately 24 percent of high-dose recipients maintained an improved mental state compared to 10 percent from the “placebo” group.”

“Curcumin in addition to standard treatment significantly improved depressive symptoms compared to placebo in a randomized controlled trial in patients with major depressive disorder. Other open-label studies have found similar results but the placebo-control strengthens the data.”

“They found that Foxp3 depletion caused temporary anxiety and depression-like behaviors due to the activation of inflammasomes, multi-protein complexes that drive the body's inflammatory response. Then, the researchers restored Foxp3-expressing cells in the mice and found that the anxiety and depression-like behaviors improved.”

“FTA: >It showed that, out of women who were planning to breastfeed, there was a 50% reduction in the risk of post-natal depression if they started breastfeeding. >But the risk of depression more than doubled among women who wanted to, but were not able to, breastfeed. [...] The benefit increased for each week of breastfeeding up to one month.”

“For example, people with depression – especially those whose condition is undiagnosed – might be less likely to engage in physical activity. However, Mendelian randomization studies and data from molecular, genetic, and interventional trials suggests that the relationship is indeed causal.”

“To learn more about the role inflammation plays in depression, check out the animated video we put together on the role inflammation plays in depression.”

“At the end of the exercise and meditation routine, the participants (both clinically depressed and non-depressed people) experienced a general decrease in symptoms of depression or anxious feelings, felt more motivated, and were also able to focus more positively on their lives.”