Posted by linkadge on July 15, 2016, at 20:29:07
In reply to Re: Brain atrophy caused by depression?, posted by jonhed on July 15, 2016, at 6:14:58
I don't think it's glutamate only.
There is some evidence of a decline in nerve growth factors (BDNF, NGF, NT3, BLC-2 etc). This would be seen to reduce overall brain connectivity and increase susceptibility to natural insults.
Depression is often associated with poor diet too. Lack of proper nutrition could reduce connectivity and make existing connections susceptible to damage. If you're really concerned, I would attack it from multiple fronts
- effective medications
- nutrition / supplements
- exercise
- mental stimulation (music, reading, social interaction etc).Linkadge
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