Body Fat And Depression Are Linked: Study
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26 Apr 2025
Researchers at McMaster University discovered a novel link between body fat and anxiety recently published
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The study reveals a complex relationship between metabolism and mental health, specifically anxiety disorders
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Psychological stress triggers lipolysis in fat cells, releasing fats that stimulate GDF15 hormone release
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GDF15 communicates with the brain, resulting in anxiety, through a newly identified pathway
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Experiments involving mice established a clear connection between metabolic changes and anxiety-like behavior
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Understanding this link opens up new avenues for research and potential anxiety treatments immediately
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Targeting metabolic pathways may offer innovative therapeutic strategies for anxiety disorder relief effectively always
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