Multiple Studies Reveal the Adverse Effects of Using Antidepressants

(Newswire.net — February 2, 2021) Orlando, FL — According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is an estimated number of over 300 million individuals with depression globally. 

Statistics further reveal that women are more susceptible to depression, which is the top cause of global disability. It is further important to note that this mental health issue is linked with suicide, which is the second top cause of death for young individuals aged 15 to 29 years of age. 

The United States is considered to be the most depressed country in the world, and is followed by Colombia, Ukraine, the Netherlands and France.

Scientists have been carrying out studies to learn more about how to help ward off the condition. However today, doctors continue to prescribe medications like antidepressants to individuals with this mental health issue. 

Unfortunately, it is worth realizing that their use is linked with side effects. 

In a study, which was published in the medical journal called Patient Preference and Adherence, it has been found antidepressants result to a feeling of addiction, caring less about others, feeling emotionally numb, weight gain, and suicidal thoughts.

In 2015, a study was carried out and published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

In this research, antidepressants have been found to result in a long-term risk of weight gain. It is important to realize that weight gain has negative impacts on one’s self-esteem and health.

A systematic review was published in the journal called Diabetes Care.

The findings have shown that antidepressants may aggravate blood sugar control and this is due to the fact that they produce significant weight gain. The study has also shown the medication worsened blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes.

There are actually many other side effects associated with the use of antidepressants. This is why experts are looking for some potentially effective remedies to ward off depression and reduce the need to use these medications.

It is worth noting that today, there are evidence-based natural remedies found to aid in fighting depression and one is curcumin. This is a widely-studied phytochemical that can be found in the ancient, medicinal spice called turmeric.

According to an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, the use of curcumin in a dose of 500 mg administered twice daily led in significant improvements in several mood-related symptoms. 

Curcumin has also demonstrated better antidepressant and antianxiety effects than the placebo. Some researchers even suggest it could be useful for individuals with a major psychiatric disorder.

While more studies are still being carried out to explore more of the antidepressant benefits of curcumin, it is undeniable that its use is widespread nowadays. It is widely consumed through the use of supplements like Divine Bounty Curcumin (http://www.amazon.com/Turmeric-Curcumin-BioPerine-Pepper-Extract/dp/B00VSVKJ8I).