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Yoga Helps Reduce Symptoms of Depression

Doing yoga every day increases Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) levels, which helps in treating depressive symptoms.

Yoga Helps Reduce Symptoms of Depression

Yoga Helps Reduce Symptoms of Depression

Yoga increases the levels of Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) in short-term. However, practicing yoga for one whole week increases the levels of GABA that could help in decreasing the symptoms of depression.

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