Acneer has been diagnosed with depression. It is likely that he has lower than average levels of _____.

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Lower levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) have been linked to depression. BDNF is a protein that plays an important role in the growth and survival of neurons, as well as in the formation of new neural connections in the brain. Studies have shown that people with depression often have lower levels of BDNF.

Acneer Has Been Diagnosed with Depression