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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

Chan790

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13. I've seen too many people think their sugar pill was working...

Reply to MindMover (Reply #9)

Mon Mar 19, 2012, 09:48 PM

Mar 2012

to ever buy such logic. I've got a friend that swears that his Enzyte worked and he has no idea why they pulled it off the market. (It was pulled because the manufacturer admitted in court that it was sugar pills with no possibility of "male enhancement.&quot

He's asking if there is a pharmacological, not-nutritionally-based, reason why whey might help with depression.

The short answer is not that I know of.

Do you know of such a reason?

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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