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Antidepressants

08/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Clinical trial using magic mushrooms to treat depression gets go-ahead from FDA

The FDA has just granted U.S. approval to a life sciences startup in London to use the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms in a trial for treating depression. The startup, Compass Pathways, was launched just two years ago with the backing of Peter Thiel. The trial is a phase IIB study of various dosages […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The best food sources of tyrosine, one of the best natural antidepressants

Why take antidepressant drugs when there are natural antidepressants available like tyrosine? Tyrosine is one of the best natural antidepressants available as it provides many mental health benefits. Also known as l-tyrosine, the amino acid tyrosine is a precursor to some of the most important brain chemicals and hormones. It also contributes to the structure […]

08/05/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Study: Depression can be remedied with natural extracts

Depression is a huge problem in modern society, not only because it’s very unpleasant for sufferers and those around them, but also because safe and effective treatments are hard to come by. A study published in Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs, however, points to a natural extract that could make a difference. In the study, […]

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