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Is there a link between inflammation in the body and depression?

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Is there a link between inflammation in the body and depression?

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Inflammation can negatively impact any part of the body; therefore inflammation can increase the risk for depression symptoms. Neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, discusses how gut health is linked to inflammation, the root of many health issues.

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