No effect of light on basal glucagon levels in winter seasonal depressives and comparison subjects.

Abstract

We explored the effect of light therapy upon basal fasting plasma glucagon in 15 patients with winter depression vs. 15 comparison subjects before and after at least 1 week of light treatment. No differences were seen between groups or conditions. There was no correlation between glucagon change and antidepressant response.

• Authors: D A Oren, R M Berman, A Anand, D S Charney
• Journal: Psychiatry research (Psychiatry Res) Vol. 94 Issue 3 Pg. 263-6 (Jul 17 2000) ISSN: 0165-1781 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 10889291 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Glucagon

Topics

• Adult
• Depressive Disorder, Major (blood, therapy)
• Female
• Glucagon (blood)
• Humans
• Male
• Phototherapy (methods)
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (blood, therapy)
• Seasons
• Treatment Outcome