How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health

TANYA Singh

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Affects Nerve Function

Essential minerals like Magnesium help in better nerve function and also influence the food- mood connection.

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Affects Gut

Mineral deficiency can hurt the bacteria in your gut and cause depression and anxiety-like symptoms.

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Hyperactivity

Some studies show that preservatives, food coloring and other additives may cause or worsen hyperactivity and depression.

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Dopamine Production

Vitamin B found in leafy greens and lentils helps with dopamine production. Dopamine is associated with good mood.

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Serotonin Production

Vitamin D, found in sunlight and mushrroms, helps with the production of serotonin. Serotonin keeps you calm and happy.

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