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10/05/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How vitamin D supports brain health and works to reduce depression risk

Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are getting enough […]

10/01/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Processed foods making people MENTAL? Foods rich in nitrates, such as beef jerky, salami, and hot dogs, increase your risk of mania

By now, everyone is well aware of the way that the food we eat can affect our physical health, but one area that has been getting a lot of attention from researchers lately is the way in which food can affect mental health. The connection between the gut and the brain goes a lot deeper […]

09/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

What is the link between dopamine and mental health?

Many people experience days when it’s harder than usual to get up in the morning. However, for some this occurs on a daily basis. This can be attributed to reduced dopamine levels in the body, which can progress into mental health problems when left untreated. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for providing the feeling of motivation […]

08/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Integrative management of bipolar disorder: Using amino acids and omega-3s to naturally treat mental illness

Using amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids can help in the management of bipolar disorder, according to an article published on the website PsychologyToday.com. In the article, it was suggested that taking the amino acid L-tryptophan at the dose between two to three grams (g) every day or 25 to 100 milligrams (mg) of 5-hydroxytryptophan […]

07/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

10 lifestyle habits for better brain health

Simple habits can significantly impact brain health. Their simplicity perhaps leads some of us to believe in their inefficiency — how could anything be that good if it’s so simple? Yet medical reviews have repeatedly confirmed that it’s the little things that matter, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy brain. We’ve listed down […]

05/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you feeding your brain the right nutrients? Folate, vitamins B12, C, E, and D are crucial for mental health

Feeding your brain the right nutrients, such as folate, and vitamins B12, C, E, and D are crucial for mental health. In a review, it was found that patients with the chronic mental disorder schizophrenia have low levels of these nutrients. A team of researchers from the University of Manchester, Belgium’s KU Leuven University, and […]

04/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Early stages of schizophrenia can be treated with nutrients found in Brussels sprouts, shellfish, and oranges

Around two million Americans suffer from schizophrenia, and it’s a frustrating chronic mental illness that is marked with disabling symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Unfortunately, the antipsychotic medications that are often given to address these problems come with their own set of risks. Now, scientists have discovered that certain nutrients could help to fight the […]

03/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Could depression be caused by an amino acid deficiency?

According to a study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have reduced arginine levels. Arginine is an amino acid that the body needs to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is an immune defense and nervous system mediator. Additionally, nitric oxide is necessary for vascular regulation. The global arginine bioavailability ratio (GABR) is used to […]

12/29/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial to proper brain nourishment, throughout life according to recent research

Omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fat that our bodies can’t seem to produce, is important for long-term brain development, according to a study conducted by Inserm and the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA). It also noted that a lack of this essential fat in our system can lead to a depressed state of mind. […]

11/06/2017 / By Janine Acero

Feed your brain: Nutritionist shares how to “eat yourself happy”

Mood is everything; how your whole day will unfold depends on your mood. Feeling grumpy will ruin the day for you, and you might want to resort to eating tasty junk food to “feel good” for a short time. Of course, whatever we feed our stomachs, we feed our brains. Human brains are big, and a lot […]

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