Chromium treatment decreases the sensitivity of 5-HT2A receptors.

RATIONALE: Recent case series suggest that chromium picolinate in doses of 400 microg daily may have antidepressant properties, perhaps through increasing the peripheral availability of tryptophan for brain serotonin (5-HT) synthesis. OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of chromium treatment on pla...

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Autores principales: Attenburrow, M, Odontiadis, J, Murray, B, Cowen, P, Franklin, M
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2002