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Antidepressant drugs targeting gut cells can not only reduce mental disorders, but also provide relief from digestive tract and other related problems
Antidepressant medications that target gut cells may be effective in treating mental problems such as depression and anxiety. Evidence of this has been found in a study. According to researchers, these drugs can reduce mental disorders as well as digestive system and behavioral side effects of patients.
The use of these medicines can also be beneficial for pregnant women, as it does not have any negative effect on children. It is also likely that increased serotonin signaling within the gut may influence communication between the brain and the gut, thereby improving mood.
Modern science believes that there is a deep connection between the gut and the brain, which is called the “gut-brain axis”. Serotonin present in the gut affects emotional and mental processes in the brain. This research is showing a new direction in the treatment of depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the gut.
expert opinion
“Many antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft that increase serotonin levels can sometimes cause side effects that patients cannot tolerate. Also, problems related to gastrointestinal and digestive system can be avoided.”
beneficial for pregnant women
Often, if depression is not treated during pregnancy, it is risky not only for the mother but also for the baby. But antidepressant medications that target the gut may help pregnant women get treatment without any negative side effects, which would also be safe for their babies.
experiments done on rats
In a study conducted on mice, the team found that increasing serotonin levels in the intestines reduced anxiety and depression-related behavior in the mice.