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- Title
Stress-Induced Brain Atrophy: A Role for Orthomolecular Medicine.
- Authors
Brown, Benjamin I.
- Abstract
Brain structure can be shaped and remodeled by several important environmental factors throughout an individual's life course, with nutrition and chronic stress two of the most established environmental factors. Stress-induced atrophy in key brain regions is thought to play a central role in the development of mental health disorders including depression, psychosis, and cognitive decline. Conversely, nutrients, in particular the omega-3fatty acids and homocysteine-lowering B vitamins, can improve mental health and are potent modulators of brain structure with evidence suggesting that personalized nutritional interventions may increase neurogenesis, restore brain structure and protect the brain from the damaging effects of stress. Furthermore, nutritional interventions may augment and improve the potential for behavioral therapies and lifestyle changes to reverse brain atrophy and, in turn, improve mental and physical wellbeing.
- Publication
Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, 2014, Vol 29, Issue 3, p115
- ISSN
0834-4825
- Publication type
Academic Journal