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Proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-), interleukin-1 beta, and interferon-gamma (IFN-), promote ROS production, while ROS scavengers such as pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) can reduce the ROS levels induced by these cytokines 14
Repletion of vitamin B12 may improve response in patients resistant to antidepressants (10) , and in older adults with major depression, long-term supplementation with a combination of B12, B6, and folic acid enhanced antidepressant treatment efficacy (40)