Scientists at the University of Queensland partnered with researchers from the University of Minnesota to examine levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - known as the "energy currency" molecule - in the brains and blood cells of young people with depression.
Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260312020107.htm
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Redditsux@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 170d
So I wonder if ATP boosters like creatine can treat the low energy of depression sufferers? This article suggests YES: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11567172/ Creatine Supplementation in Depression: A Review of Mechanisms, Efficacy, Clinical Outcomes, and Future Directions
GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 169d
You're telling me my brain's not broken, it's just broke.
Like me.
mrnobody@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 169d
I'm calling it now: it'll somehow be linked to overuse or high consumption of caffeine that affects the imbalance because you're not relying on your body to figure It out... Or something...
Anyway, since 20+Years ago all the hype with energy drinks and higher caffeine, depression has dramatically increased too. I'm sure social media doesn't help either.