Clinical and postmortem studies consistently demonstrate reduced BDNF expression and diminished neurogenic capacity in individuals with depression, while effective antidepressant treatments, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and electroconvulsive therapy, restore neurogenesis and promote neuronal maturation
When it comes to overall wellness, the gut plays a starring role
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A compelling theory posits that ACEs may influence iron metabolism, potentially resulting in iron shortage and IL-6 signaling, which are linked to neurodevelopmental consequences [200], and an amplified amygdalar response to emotionally unfavorable stimuli and a reduced amount of hippocampal gray matter [201]