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joint pain. The action is so subtle that some users have written
that they didn’t realize their depression had disappeared until they
stopped taking curcumin and the depression returned.
Here are highlights of the research on curcumin and depression:
Increases serotonin and dopamine levels: Several studies support
curcumin’s ability to boost mood by increasing levels of mood-
enhancing neurotransmitters. At least one study adds that curcum-
in combined with some antidepressant prescription drugs improves
their effectiveness.
Acts like pharmaceutical drugs without the risks: Exciting new
research shows that BCM-95 ® Curcumin is as effective as the
popular antidepressant pharmaceuticals Prozac (fluoxetine) and
Tofranil (imipramine), without the side effects associated with the
pharmaceutical drugs that include weight gain and loss, increased
depression and increased suicidal tendencies. Another interesting
finding published in 2011 showed that BCM-95 ® Curcumin did
nothing to increase the effectiveness of the two pharmaceutical
antidepressants, but did just as well as each of them on its own.
The bottom line: If you suffer from depression, it is worth a try to
go with BCM-95 ® Curcumin, with the permission of your health
care professional. Please don’t stop taking your antidepressants
cold turkey because it can cause some serious side effects like dra-
matic moods swings, a worsening of the underlying depression or
other condition, extremely vivid dreams, aggression and suicidal
tendencies.
Generates new brain cells: Curcumin can actually help in the for-
mation of new nerve cells, called neurogenesis, helping create a
healthy balance of the numerous neurotransmitters needed for a
healthy brain, better memory and a positive mood.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mood improvement: Indian
researchers are clearly enthusiastic about curcumin. Several studies
further the body of evidence in favor of curcumin’s positive effects
on mood.