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Ketamine's Connection to Neurons

Ketamine's Connection to Neurons

Researchers hypothesize that neurogenesis, or neuron growth, is an antidepressant action. This hypothesis is linked to the understanding that nearly all antidepressants increase birth of granule neurons in rodents. Ketamine, however, has such rapid antidepressant effects, within hours, suggesting that the mechanisms involved with ketamine are not involved with neuron birth. Instead, researchers hypothesized that ketamine’s rapid effects are due to it enhancing the maturation of neurons born previously.

3 Must Read Scientific Articles About Depression and Ketamine

3 Must Read Scientific Articles About Depression and Ketamine

Want to know more about how ketamine works? Especially curious about how it transforms the lives of those with depression, anxiety, and pain?  Love science?  A google or PubMed search will give you numerous articles on this topic.  At Reset Ketamine, we are big readers and lovers of learning so we found three articles you should check out regarding depression and ketamine...especially if you are science nerds like us! 

Ketamine Infusion Protocol: Twice a Week or Three Times a Week?

Ketamine Infusion Protocol: Twice a Week or Three Times a Week?

Ketamine infusions are at the frontier of treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and pain disorders. And just like the pioneers of the Wild West, ketamine physicians are also trailblazers. Ketamine infusionists create their protocols based on studies and the responses of their patients to treatment. Since ketamine is still a relatively new treatment, researchers are still investigating the optimal dose and frequency.