Study: Red wine can treat depression anxiety
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 28-07-2019
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Even though, resveratrol proved to possess antidepressant qualities, its effect on phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), still cannot be established. PDE4 is an enzyme controlled by corticosterone hormone. Corticosterone is a stress hormone that influences the body's responsiveness to anxiety and stress. Excessive stress leads to increased amount of the hormone in the brain that can lead to depression and other serious mental illnesses. The study suggests that resveratrol showed neuroprotective effects against corticosterone by curtailing the production of PDE4 enzyme.
The research may help in inclusion of resveratrol compound in anti-depression medicines but still does not propagate resorting to drinking wine to treat depression and other such issues. The team reiterated that even though red wine contains a good amount of resveratrol, which may provide temporary relief, the alcoholic beverage also poses other health risks such as alcohol addiction.
Source: food.ndtv.com