11/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Depression is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease, it being the leading cause of disability for many areas in the world. Despite its prevalence, scientists have yet to determine a cause for the condition. This lack of information has contributed to many patients seeking help in pharmaceutical modalities which are not known to be effective.
Hope may be found in natural medicine, particularly those focused on food and nutrition. These have been observed to reduce the levels of oxidative stress in the brain associated with the development of certain mental disorders like depression.
A study published in Pharmacognosy Research looked at the potential of the banana plant (Musa sapientum) in treating mice models of depression.
It was concluded that banana plant extract may be used as a potential antidepressant due to its excellent ability to lower oxidative stress damage.
Read more articles on different foods that can treat depression at BeatDepression.news.
Journal Reference:
Dubey A, Reddy A, Handu S, Mediratta P, Shukla R, Ahmed Q. EFFECT OF MUSA SAPIENTUM STEM EXTRACT ON ANIMAL MODELS OF DEPRESSION, Pharmacognosy Research. 23 August 2016;8(4):249–252. DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188876
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