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Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa) Effectively Reverses Antibiotic-Induced Depression in Mice (2024 Study)

In a world increasingly reliant on antibiotics, emerging research sheds light on the unintended consequences of their chronic use, revealing significant impairments in mitochondrial function, hypothalamus-mediated metabolic operations, and amygdala-regulated emotional processes. A novel study has explored the potential of black seed oil (Nigella sativa oil, NSO) to mitigate these adverse effects, focusing on its …

Doxycycline Causes Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation?

by GLOOM

Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic that kills bacteria and protozoa by inhibiting protein synthesis (aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex). The drug was patented in 1957, introduced as a pharmaceutical in 1967, and has received medical approval as a treatment for conditions such as: acne, bacterial pneumonia, chlamydia, cholera, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, …

Autism, Gut Bacteria, & Probiotics for Treatment: A Complex Puzzle

by GLOOM

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with poor social skills, deficits in verbal and non-verbal communication, and frequent engagement in repetitive behaviors. On average, it affects boys more frequently (~5-fold) than girls and signs of the disorder become noticeable in early childhood [between ages 1 and 3]. Estimates suggest that over 21 million individuals throughout …

Minocycline For Depression: Antibiotics As Antidepressants?

by GLOOM

Minocycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline classification, indicating that its chemical structure consists of 4 hydrocarbon rings. The fact that minocycline has a broad-spectrum mechanism indicates that it targets a wide-range of pathogenic (Gram-positive and Gram-negative) bacteria. In fact, when compared to other tetracycline drugs, minocycline is regarded as having the “broadest spectrum” …