Depression and the HPA Axis

Here’s what you need to know about depression and the HPA axis.

DATA:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025532/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC181180/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1571903/

Timestamps
0:00 What is the HPA axis?
0:57 Cortisol
1:30 The HPA axis and depression
2:52 Natural remedies for depression from chronic stress
5:08 Bulletproof your immune system *free course!

Today we’re going to talk about depression and the HPA axis.

H - Hypothalamus
P - Pituitary
A - Adrenals

There is a feedback loop of communication between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and the adrenals. This communication turns certain hormones on and off. If cortisol (a stress hormone) is constantly stimulated and turned on by chronic stress, it could lead to burnout.

Cortisol can affect the hippocampus in the brain, which involves memory and learning. High levels of cortisol over time can potentially shrink the hippocampus affecting your memory.

If the sympathetic nervous system and the fight or flight mechanism are overstimulated over time, it can cause someone to experience anxiety and then depression. On the flip side, if the parasympathetic nervous system is dysregulated, it can cause someone to develop depression.

Potential remedies for depression from chronic stress:
1. Reduce stress
2. Magnesium
3. Fasting (combine this with ketones)
4. Aerobic exercise
5. Vitamin D
6. Rhodiola
7. Get plenty of sleep
8. Vitamin B1 (from nutritional yeast)

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand depression and the HPA axis.