Mental Health and Physical health are interconnected! Surprised! Well, you must not be. Yes its true, we often think of our mind and body as separate, but our mental health and physical health are interconnected.

In fact, Physical health problems significantly increase our risk of developing mental health problems, and vice versa. That clarifies not only being physical fit can help you stay healthy but you do need to be mentally fit also.

Mental health can simply be achieved by meditating and relaxing exercises, giving yourself proper sleep and rest from busy schedule and through many more ways. Well, do you know, there are some nutrients consuming which can help you gain good mental health.  

Dietary nutrients are important for brain structure and functions. Improvements in your diet choices can lead to lowering the risk of developing any psychiatric disorder.

Below we are discussing about nutrients that can be a wise choice to improve your mental health. However, some times the mental health issue is a serious one that definitely requires a doctors attention.

OMEGA 3……

Omega-3, a kind of unsaturated fat, play a vital role in one’s health and also helps in maintaining neuronal structure and functioning.

Consumption of omega-3 supplements is beneficial to focus on symptoms of issues like depression, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also associated with a lower risk of anxiety.

Some rich sources of Omega-3 are foods like nuts, seeds and oysters, although the highest amounts exist in oily fish like sardines, salmon.

B-COMPLEX VITAMINS AND FOLATES…….

Vitamin B has an important role in the production of many brain chemicals. It is also vital for cellular and metabolic processes in our body.

The majority of the depressed population is found to have a deficiency of Folate (B9), due to their incapability of responding to antidepressants. Many studies show that the synthetic form of folate, Folic acid effect to be an antidepressant.

Vitamin-B rich foods include unprocessed meats, eggs, cheese, dairy, whole grains, and nuts. Folate-rich foods are leafy green vegetables, legumes, whole grains, brewer’s yeast, and nuts.

AMINO ACIDS…….

Low levels of neurotransmitters can cause illness and diseases. Well, neurotransmitters are produced from amino acids obtained from protein that is consumed. These amino acids are a bedrock for enzymes that change the amino acids into the most required neurotransmitters.

There are shreds of evidence that amino acids aid in bipolar depression, schizophrenia, trichotillomania, and other addictive disorders.  Amino acid can be consumed through any source of protein, most notably meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, and legumes.

VITAMIN D……

Vitamin D is a lipid-soluble vitamin. It helps us with bodily functions like maintaining good bone, heart and brain health.

It is also associated with mental health. It is indicated that vitamin D deficiency can contribute to depression. Vitamin D altogether isn’t going to treat and cure depression but due to lack of it, there are higher chances of depression.

Early morning sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D.

Stay Informed! Stay Healthy! Stay Happy! 

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