Impact of fasting on stress systems and depressive symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD) is frequently associated with poor response to treatment. Common antidepressants target neurotransmission and neuronal plasticity, which require adequate energy supply. As imaging studies indicate disturbances in central energy metabolism, and caloric restric...

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Main Authors: Britta Stapel, Daniela Fraccarollo, Mechthild Westhoff-Bleck, Johann Bauersachs, Ralf Lichtinghagen, Kirsten Jahn, Alexandra Burkert, Vanessa Buchholz, Stefan Bleich, Helge Frieling, Xiao-Qi Ding, Kai G. Kahl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-11639-1