Posted by SLS on January 16, 2011, at 18:58:00
In reply to Re: How is testosterone connected to depression? » maya3, posted by linkadge on January 16, 2011, at 17:04:42
Hi Linkadge.
> >Does that mean that high testosterone raises >dopamine levels?
> Actually yes, there is direct evidence that testosteron increases the dopamine/serotonin ratio.
Interestingly, males are more vulnerable to amphetamine-induced dopamine depletion and exhibit a higher risk factor for Parkinson's.
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