Depression is a growing public health concern, but nutrition may offer a pathway for prevention and treatment. A new research study identified the most nutrient-dense foods for brain health to inform dietary recommendations. Key Facts: 12 nutrients have evidence supporting a role in preventing and treating depression, including omega-3s, B vitamins, minerals like magnesium, and …
Most people are aware that imbalanced levels of neurotransmitters can contribute to mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. Although the neurotransmitter serotonin gets a lot of mainstream attention and most of the hype, in recent years dopamine has been getting more attention. Dopamine is believed to play a role in cognitive function, reward, motivation, …
Many people aren’t sure how their dietary habits can affect their mental health. In the past, researchers have been attempting to come up with links between consumption of certain foods and depression. Although depression is caused by a variety of factors including: genetics, environment, sleep, etc. – there is mounting evidence suggesting that the foods …
What are brain foods? Brain foods are largely considered foods that can help stimulate an ideal amount of cognitive functioning within the inter-workings of the brain. A great example of a food that can help improve brain functioning is salmon. Salmon is a type of oily fish that contains omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) …