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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts) Thu Mar 8, 2012, 08:12 PM Mar 2012

Okay. Weird question, but here goes. Anyone heard of whey protein as a solution to depression? [View all]

Apparently my mother heard about it on "late night radio" (which I assume means Coast to Coast). She thinks it works great and gives her more energy. I'm thinking placebo.

Thoughts?

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Okay. Weird question, but here goes. Anyone heard of whey protein as a solution to depression? [View all] HopeHoops Mar 2012 OP

High in amino acids..... which help with depression..... MindMover Mar 2012 #1

Yeah, but a B tablet isn't a substitute for an SSRI. Is there something more to it? HopeHoops Mar 2012 #2

an ssri is not a substitute for poor nutrition...... MindMover Mar 2012 #3

No, but it does reduce depression (not eliminate it). I'm just curious about the whey protein. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #4

There is merit to the argument of good nutrition helping depression if that is what you are asking.. MindMover Mar 2012 #5

I'm a vegetarian, get plenty of protein and natural vitamins, have a great garden, etc. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #6

If it is working it is not bunk..... MindMover Mar 2012 #9

I've seen too many people think their sugar pill was working... Chan790 Mar 2012 #13

You are absolutely correct and I apologize for being cavalier in my answer.... MindMover Mar 2012 #14

Considering most anti-depressants work on the placebo effect.. tridim Mar 2012 #7

What else is in the one she drinks? flvegan Mar 2012 #8

Well, that's a good question! HopeHoops Mar 2012 #12

In my experience, eating more protien and less refined sugar/flour has a profound effect enough Mar 2012 #10

Maybe... bongbong Mar 2012 #11