Relapse of depression after rapid depletion of tryptophan
The LancetPublished 1 March 1997
KA Smith, C. G. Fairburn, Philip J. Cowen
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It is concluded that rapid lowering of brain serotonin function can precipitate clinical depressive symptoms in well, untreated individuals who are vulnerable to major depressive disorder.
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We conclude that rapid lowering of brain serotonin function can precipitate clinical depressive symptoms in well, untreated individuals who are vulnerable to major depressive disorder. The findings support a key role for deficient serotonin function in the aetiology of depression.
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