Neuroscience Pinpoints Unique Way Exercise Fights Depression

Major depressive disorder is often characterized by depleted glutamate and GABA, Studies show that exercise activates the metabolic pathway that replenishes these neurotransmitters.
Vigorous exercise between 80 – 85% of max heart rate increases production of these neurotransmitters which help regulate psychological and emotional wellbeing.
Exercise can be used to self-medicate as it stimulates the release of these neurotransmitters which are proven to improve the chemical environment in the brain for the long and short term.
These chemicals can act as an anti- depressant therapy making exercise one of the most reliable mood boosters in the world.