Neuroplasticity and Ketamine
Understanding neuroplasticity reveals how our brains can change and adapt. Ketamine plays a crucial role by blocking the NMDA receptor, which paradoxically promotes neuroplastic changes that can improve mood and provide lasting relief from depression. These effects, while immediate, lead to longer-term benefits through the rewiring of neural circuits over time.In this clip
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How does the NMDA receptor work in the context of ketamine's effects on depression, PTSD, and neuroplasticity as discussed in the episode "Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity | Huberman Lab Podcast" and the clip "Neural Circuits of Depression"?
How does the NMDA receptor work in the context of ketamine's effects on depression, PTSD, and neuroplasticity as discussed in the episode Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Neural Circuits of Depression?
How does the NMDA receptor work in the context of ketamine's effects on depression, PTSD, and neuroplasticity as discussed in the episode Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Neural Circuits of Depression?