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Sep 2021
19m 2s

Fighting Depression

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Humankind had been doing pretty well fighting the most common mental health disorder, until our diets took a hit. This episode features audio from How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment, Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression, and Plant-Based Diets for Improved Mood and Productivity. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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