How Reducing Inflammation Can Reduce Depression

By Jerry Kennard, Health Pro Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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As things stand most people who are treated for depression are partially responsive or non-responsive to conventional antidepressant medication. Rates of depression continue to increase and, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support alliance, the U.S. economy spends around $70 billion annually ...

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Donna-1

7/13/11 7:12am

Thanks -- I didn't know there was a link between depression and the inflammatory process. You mention DHA and Omega-3's as being helpful. What about OTC anti-inflammatory meds like aspirin or ibuprophen or naproxen? Do their drawbacks outweigh the good they might do, or am I totaly off track here?

Merely Me, Health Guide

7/13/11 5:03pm

Hi Jerry

Of course I am reading this with great interest as I have MS..which is an inflammatory disease as well as depression. I will definitely investigate these supplements you mention.

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The link between inflammation and depression is one that really needs some more research to show which patients would most benefit from anti-inflammatory remedies. It is an exciting path to explore.

Thanks so much for sharing this information. I will definitely be checking out the supplements you mention here.

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