Mental health and nutrition
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Nutrients from food or taken as supplements, and nutritional deficiencies, can have a noticeable effect on mental health.
Only a healthy, balanced diet is recommended for depression, anxiety or mental health symptoms.
Depression[edit | edit source]
Key nutrients for depression:
- Folate (Folic acid)
- Magnesium
- Selenium
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Tyrosine
- Tryptophan
- GABA[1]
Anxiety[edit | edit source]
Cognitive dysfunction[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Nutrients table - Mental Health Foundation
- Diet for Depression - WebMD
- Understanding nutrition, depression, and mental illnesses
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mental Health Foundation. "Nutrients Table" (PDF). Archived from the original on November 14, 2015.
The information provided at this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.
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