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Ketamine lifts depression via a byproduct of its metabolism
Team finds rapid-acting, non-addicting agent in mouse study. A chemical byproduct, or metabolite, created as the body breaks down ketamine likely holds the secret to its rapid antidepressant action. This metabolite singularly reversed depression-like behaviors in mice without triggering any of the anesthetic, dissociative, or addictive side effects associated with ketamine. The discovery fundamentally changes scientists' understanding of how this rapid antidepressant mechanism works and holds promise for improved treatments.
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Good..I think all the other anti depressants should be shot into the sun and we should just go with this.
Having tried, like, all of them, I second this. I'd flush them into a gigantic toilet before shooting them to the sun.
Ohhh,when this hits the sun,the steam bloom would be so nice to watch!