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Inflammatory depression refers to a subtype of depression where systemic chronic inflammation contributes to the condition’s onset and persistence. Studies suggest that around one-quarter of individuals with depression may experience this form, with higher baseline inflammation linked to poorer responses to standard antidepressant treatments. This distinction may allow for more targeted treatment approaches.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Inflammatory Depression. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/inflammatory-depression/
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