Atkins Depression Link?
Main Category: DepressionArticle Date: 02 Mar 2004 - 0:00 PDT
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Researchers have revealed that following the Atkins diet can stop the brain regulating serotonin. This can lead to mood swings and depression.
The research was carried out at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA).
They found that a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates undermines the brain's ability to regulate serotonin.
According to Dr. Judith Wurtman, study leader, carbohydrates naturally raise levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter. This makes people feel contented.
They studied 100 volunteers who were on various different diets. Some were on high protein diets, others were on high carb diets.
They discovered that the brains of the volunteers only produced serotonin after they had eaten a sweet or starchy carbohydrate.
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Help! Atkin's is ruining my marriage
posted by Danny on 22 Apr 2004 at 5:27 amOn top of being bull-headed, my wife has also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
She has been on the diet, which she unilaterally decided to do, and has subjected the family to mood swings, angry outburst, depression and by her own account, on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Nothing I can do or say has been able to reasonably show her the connection and I believe it is irresponsible for any medical practitioner to not fully vet and warn clients about the possible hazards of experimental treatments.
As time goes on, we may fully realize the damage done not only to the individuals' psyche, but also to the peripheral families and mates.
[Please let me remain anonymous. My wife would kill me if she knew I wrote, because she is convinced that I am the total problem.]
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