Life with Depression
About Depression
One in six Americans will experience an episode of major depression in their lifetime. In any given year, almost 9% of the U.S. population, over 18 million people will have a depressive illness that warrants treatment. 3
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Causes & Treatment of Depression
Within the brain there are special chemicals called neurotransmitters that help transfer messages from one brain cell to another throughout the brain. Depression has been associated with an imbalance of the three neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) associated with mood: serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. 4, 5
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Partial Response
Almost 2/3 of patients have lingering symptoms or no response after their first antidepressant treatment.6 People suffering from depression who do not achieve complete remission of symptoms are more likely to relapse and have a poorer long-term prognosis.7, 8
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Low Folate Levels and Depression
You may be at risk for low folate levels.
Deplin® (7.5mg or 15mg L-methylfolate) is a prescription medical food for the dietary management of suboptimal folate levels in depressed patients.
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