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Depression Linked to Inflammation

The good news is that  the few clinical trials done so far  have found that adding anti-inflammatory medicines to antidepressants not only improves symptoms, it also increases the proportion of people who respond to treatment, although more trials will be needed to confirm this.  There is also some evidence that omega 3  and  curcumin, an extract of the spice turmeric , might have similar effects. Both are available over the counter and might be worth a try, although as an add-on to any prescribed treatment – there’s definitely not enough evidence to use them as a replacement. Is Depression a Kind of Allergic Reaction? | Alternet