According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, depression affects 16 million people while anxiety disorders affect 40 million people. These numbers, which I believe are already overwhelming, are just from the United States.
A new study led by University at Buffalo revealed that a plant compound found in red wine, called resveratrol, shows anti-stress effects “by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain”.
"Resveratrol may be an effective alternative to drugs for treating patients suffering from depression and anxiety disorders," says Ying Xu, MD, PhD, co-lead author and research associate professor in the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The study, published on July 15 in the journal Neuropharmacology, was also led by Xiaoxing Yin, PhD, professor at Xuzhou Medical University in China.
See more details of the study at EurekAlert.
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I think it's called alcohol. Be careful not to use too much of this medicine.
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To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!Homer
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Though it can also cause those or amplify them as well depending on the participant.
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Another compound in wine that helps with anxiety, stress, and depression: alcohol.
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