Posted by linkadge on July 10, 2006, at 20:01:04 [reposted on July 26, 2006, at 7:54:36 | original URL]
In reply to Re: caffeine and depression, posted by helpme on July 10, 2006, at 17:01:04
Coffee intake is associated with a reduced risk of suicide. What part caffiene plays in this connection is unclear.
Caffiene promotes neurogenesis. I will look for that study. It basically showed that a dose of caffiene extened the length of growth cones (?), or perhaps it was a different neural structure.
Caffiene is protective against parkinsons. Which theoretically could slow certain forms of depression, whose origin is based upon a compromised dopaminergic system.
Pertaining to the antidepressant properties of adenosine antagonists like caffiene:http://biopsychiatry.com/adenant.htm
I think it depends on the person. I think that if your anxiety is under control and you're well nourished, then caffine could have a positive effect on depression. If your anxiety is out of controll, and you're not eating well, then a stimulant is likely going to make things worse.
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