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Prozac Enhances Brain Plasticity and Energy Use to Combat Depression

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Neuroscience News

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A study reveals that Prozac (fluoxetine) not only increases serotonin but also enhances brain plasticity by loosening rigid neural circuits, reducing mitochondrial energy gene expression, and weakening protective nets around neurons, potentially aiding depression recovery.