Posted by Maximus on May 13, 2005, at 8:31:25
In reply to Re: EPA bad for the immune system!, posted by linkadge on May 12, 2005, at 21:32:14
> I was under the impression that the immune system was overactive in depression.
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> http://biopsychiatry.com/immunesystem/index.htmlIndeed, a very good link. I think, an others may also correct me, that the "stimulators" of the immune system are overactive, but the immune system itself is depressed. An important nuance.
Yes i admit, i have begun SJW last week in addition of my medication. I feel more healthy and less apathic. The changement is subtle but real and constant. I just hope this is not a placebo effect :-/
Another link here:
""http://www.sdearthtimes.com/et1197/et1197s6.html"""St. John's Wort is a specific herb for depression and mental burnout. It also helps raise immune response, which can be lowered by stress or depression. [...] St. John's Wort may also act on the cortical system by inhibiting the cytokine interleukin-6 and other cyto-kines excreted by cells of the immune system. Cytokines affect the nervous system both directly and indirectly."
Keep my fingers crossed
poster:Maximus
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