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Can vagal tone be effected by depression and anxiety?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yup: Easy answer is yes ... The vagus nerve responds to many changes in homeostasis. In fact, increased vagal tone has been used for quite a few years as an indicator for treatment success with psychopharmacological agents and cognitive therapies. Hope that helps!

Answered 1/30/2015

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