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Cortisol, Testosterone and OCD
1:51:06 - 2:05:59 (14:53)
A study found that females with OCD have elevated levels of DHEA and cortisol, while males with OCD have increased cortisol and reduced testosterone levels. The study highlights the corticostriatal thalamic loop that reinforces obsession, anxiety and compulsion, and alternative treatments such as supplements require caution as they have potential side effects.
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A study found that females with OCD have elevated cortisol and DHEA levels, while male patients have increased cortisol and reduced testosterone levels.
1:51:06 - 2:00:15 (09:08)
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A study found that females with OCD have elevated cortisol and DHEA levels, while male patients have increased cortisol and reduced testosterone levels. These hormonal imbalances lead to increased excitation in certain brain networks and reinforce the OCD symptoms.
ChapterCortisol, Testosterone and OCD
EpisodeThe Science & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
PodcastHuberman Lab
The National Institutes of Health in the United States has established an entire division focused on the exploration of non-traditional or holistic forms of treatment for psychiatric disorders such as meditation and supplement exploration.
2:00:15 - 2:05:59 (05:44)
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The National Institutes of Health in the United States has established an entire division focused on the exploration of non-traditional or holistic forms of treatment for psychiatric disorders such as meditation and supplement exploration. The Complementary Health Institute’s research explores the use of 5-HTP, tryptophan, and mindfulness meditation in treating OCD.