Posted by raybakes on November 18, 2004, at 13:35:55
In reply to Re: Brain energy and brain disease, posted by linkadge on November 18, 2004, at 11:05:12
> So should we work to prevent glutamate toxicity, or, work to keep cellular energy at a optimal level, or both ??
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> I certainly don't think that antidepressants do much to solve these types of problems, save for perhaps lesseneing the release of cortisol and preventing dammage this way.
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> LinkadgeDefinitely think mitochondrial dysfunction is the primary problem in a lot of cases - interesting that steroids like cortisol are partly synthesised in the mitochondria too. Calcium metabolism affects so many areas as well. I think people expect instant results with antidepressants but really a lot of time and effort needs to go into protecting the brain alongside the medication - seems sensible to prepare the terrain before sowing seeds!
Ray
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