Effects of rapid tryptophan depletion on salivary cortisol in older people recovered from depression, and the healthy elderly.

Porter, Richard J

Effects of rapid tryptophan depletion on salivary cortisol in older people recovered from depression, and the healthy elderly. [electronic resource] - Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) Jan 2007 - 71-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0269-8811

10.1177/0269881106064341 doi


Aged
Analysis of Variance
Antidepressive Agents--therapeutic use
Convalescence
Cross-Over Studies
Depressive Disorder, Major--blood
Double-Blind Method
Female
Humans
Hydrocortisone--metabolism
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System--metabolism
Male
Pituitary-Adrenal System--metabolism
Reference Values
Saliva--metabolism
Serotonin--metabolism
Time Factors
Tryptophan--blood