Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) attempt to increase serotonin (5-HT) in order to regulate neurotransmitter function, also increasing norepinephrine (NE), within Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) sufferers. Whilst SSRI's are marginally effective, it is theorized that the increase in NE may be what reduces the effectiveness of the SSRI. Enter blueberries (BB)! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They found that PTSD rats who did not receive blueberries demonstrated a predictable increase in NE and 5-HT when compared with the control group. However, the PTSD rats that received blueberries showed a beneficial increase in 5-HT with no effect on NE levels. These findings indicate non-pharmacological approaches might modulate neurotransmitters in PTSD.
https://www.ptsdnews.com/item/16-blueberries-modulate-neurotransmitters-better-than-ssri-s
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