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🛒 I discover INTI — less than €1/dayAnxiety disorders affect 284 million people worldwide. SSRI antidepressants are the standard treatment, but their side effects — weight gain, sexual dysfunction, difficult withdrawal — push patients to seek supplements. Curcumin has shown remarkable results.
Curcumin and depression/anxiety: clinical data
Lopresti & Drummond (Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2017) conducted a randomized controlled trial showing that curcumin reduces depression scores comparably to mild antidepressants. The mechanisms: increase in BDNF, modulation of monoamines (serotonin, dopamine), and reduction of neuroinflammation.
| Mechanism | Curcumin action | Impact of anxiety/depression | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDNF | +30-50% increase | New neural connections | Xu et al., 2006 |
| Serotonin | Monoamine modulation | Improved mood | Lopresti & Drummond, 2017 |
| Neuroinflammation | NF-κB brain inhibition | Reduced neuronal inflammation | Aggarwal et al., 2004 |
| Cortisol | HPA axis modulation | Chronic stress reduction | Esmaily et al., 2015 |
Ginger: the anxiolytic supplement
Ginger improves cerebral circulation via vasodilation and reduces anxiety-related nausea (5-HT3 antagonism). The gut-brain axis also plays a role: prokinetic ginger improves gut health, which produces 95% of the body's serotonin.
Sugar makes anxiety worse
Blood sugar fluctuations activate the HPA (cortisol) axis and reduce BDNF by 25-40% (Molteni et al., 2002). An “anti-stress shot” with 34 g of sugar amplifies the biological mechanisms of anxiety.
FAQs
Does turmeric help with anxiety?
Yes. Lopresti & Drummond (2017) showed a significant reduction in depression/anxiety scores. The mechanism: increased BDNF, serotonergic modulation and reduction of neuroinflammation.
Can ginger replace anxiolytics?
No. Curcumin is a complement, not a substitute for psychiatric treatments. For severe anxiety disorders, consult a mental health professional.
By Loïc De Vrye — founder of INTI, Me Time Scomm.
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