This scientific discovery could revolutionize the way depression is treated.
Scientists have long been studying how stress and various mental illnesses can contribute to the emergence of other equally serious illnesses, but until recently it was not possible to prove this. Recently, luck smiled at researchers, and they were able to prove scientifically that depression and inflammation in the body are closely related.
British scientists conducted a large-scale study, studying about 86 thousand people, 31% of whom suffered from depression. Then they discovered that people with depressive disorder have high levels of protein in their bodies, which indicates an inflammatory process.
Our extensive data analysis has removed socioeconomic backgrounds, poor health, unhealthy habits, and a genetic predisposition to immune dysfunction as the only explanations for the link between depression and inflammation, ”said Professor Carmine Pariante of the Maudsley National Institute for Medical Research.
Scientists have talked about the connection between mental and physical health before, but this discovery made it possible to assess the role of inflammation in the development of depressive disorder.
In addition, scientists have made it clear that the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of depression has not yet been proven, but this study could begin the development of new treatments for depressive disorders.