Cholesterol Foods. High cholesterol is a factor that may elevate your risk of developing liver disease. Cholesterol, a type of fat, is only found in animal products. It is highest in fatty red meats, shrimp, egg yolks, cream, butter and organ meats.
There are many causes of depression. Having the diagnosis of a chronic disease, like HIV infection or AIDS, can make depressive symptoms worse. Some medications used to treat HIV can cause or worsen depression, especially efavirenz (Sustiva). Diseases such as anemia or diabetes can cause symptoms that look like depression. So can drug use, or low levels of testosterone, vitamin B6, or vitamin B12.
1 Sometimes depression co-exists with a major illness or is a reaction to the illness. 2  Substance abuse. 3  Nearly 30% of people with substance abuse problems also have major or clinical depression. Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or social group can lead to depression. 2  Serious illnesses. 3  Sometimes depression co-exists with a major illness or is a reaction to the illness. 4  Substance abuse.