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Metabolic Biomarkers & Future Depressive Symptoms: Is There a Link?

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A new study examined whether metabolic biomarkers assessed through a high-throughput method are associated with future depressive symptoms. The results suggest the metabolites may not play a direct role in depression development. Key Facts: Researchers investigated associations between 121 metabolic measures and depressive symptoms at 7-year follow-up. Some metabolites showed tendencies for links with more …

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High Remnant Cholesterol Linked to Depression in U.S. Adults: Possible Inflammatory Effects

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A new study suggests higher levels of remnant cholesterol may increase the risk of depression. Remnant cholesterol is a type of lipoprotein that contains triglycerides and cholesterol and has been linked to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. This large study found remnant cholesterol levels were significantly higher in people with depression compared to those without. Key …

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