More reason to take Omega-3 and other anti-inflammatory supplements. It appears that there is a correlation between inflammatory response syndrome and depression.

“Depression is a normal immune system response. The immune system changes the chemicals in an injured person to slow them down in order that more energy can be channeled into healing the body. Among other things that happen is a drop in the levels of serotonin (the feel good chemical.) This is generally a temporary chemical change until the body heals. Under-treated, ongoing chronic pain conditions or the dis-ease of pain, maldynia, eat up and deplete levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters at unbelievable rates.” Depression, the link to pain

Depressed Patients Experience Excessive Inflammation During Stressful Situations

How the Immune Response Can Lead to Neurophsychiatric Illness.

Natural Support for Depression

A Mind Under Siege

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