Cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, fatty acids and their relation in recurrent depression

The overwhelming burden of major depressive disorder (MDD) is mainly due to its recurrent nature (Charlson et al., 2011). Suggested mechanisms underlying the recurrent course of MDD include alterations in endocrinology and metabolism.

Source: Psychoneuroendocrinology - October 19, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: D.M. ter Horst, A.H. Schene, C.A. Figueroa, J. Assies, A. Lok, C.L.H. Bockting, H.G. Ruh é, R.J.T. Mocking Source Type: research