Turmeric and Depression: The Neuroprotective Effects of Curcumin

POSTED BY KELLY BROGAN MD

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In an animal model of depression, researchers explored possible antidepressant mechanisms of the polyphenolic compound, curcumin, in the traditional spice, turmeric. After identifying stress-induced brain changes including decreases in brain-derived growth factor (BDNF) in the lateral amygdala, this study found that curcumin had the potential to mitigate these effects, when preventatively administered for a 6...

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