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Antidepressants That Target The Gut Could Have Fewer Side-Effects: Study

Last updated: December 26, 2024 10:41 pm
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Your gut plays a crucial role in influencing your mental health, as it produces the majority of your body’s serotonin. A recent study suggests that developing antidepressants that specifically interact with intestinal cells could be more effective in treating depression and anxiety while minimizing digestive and cognitive side effects.

According to Mark Ansorge, an associate professor at Columbia University, traditional antidepressants like Prozac and Zoloft, which boost serotonin levels, can sometimes cause intolerable side effects. The study proposes that by targeting intestinal cells exclusively, these side effects could be avoided.

Furthermore, taking antidepressants during pregnancy may increase the risk of depression in newborns. Research conducted on mice showed that selectively increasing serotonin levels in the cells lining the intestines could potentially prevent gastrointestinal issues in infants and improve the mood of depressed patients.

Kara Margolis, a co-lead author of the study, emphasized the potential benefits of targeting antidepressants to the gut epithelium, as systemic treatment may not be necessary for achieving the desired effects and could contribute to digestive problems in children exposed during pregnancy.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been the primary treatment for mood disorders and anxiety for the past thirty years. These medications target serotonin signaling in the brain but also affect the gut’s serotonin mechanisms.

In the study, mice were genetically modified to increase serotonin signaling in their guts, mimicking the effects of an SSRI confined to the intestines. The results showed that mice with enhanced serotonin signaling in the gut exhibited reduced depressive behaviors compared to regular mice.

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The research suggests that SSRIs may exert their therapeutic effects by directly acting on the gut, challenging the conventional belief that their benefits stem solely from targeting the central nervous system. This new perspective highlights the importance of the gut in mental health and the potential for developing more targeted and effective antidepressant treatments.

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