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Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity

Huberman Lab

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The Effects of Ketamine on Depression

Huberman: It's very likely that ketamine is acting by at least two and probably three different mechanisms in order to provide relief from depression. One of those mechanisms seems to be associated with that euphoric dissociative dreamlike state that one experiences when they are under the influence of ketamine, he says. The second mechanism seems to provides relief from depression in the days and weeks that follow the ketamine treatment. And there also appears to be a third mechanism by which ketamine can induce long lasting changes in the nervous system. If you'd like to try AG1, go to drinkag1.com slash Huberman to claim a special offer.

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