Why Your Diet May Be the Cause of Your Depression? Posted on December 18th, 2009
If you or someone you know is depressed, take heart. Most people know at least one person, usually someone close to them, who is chronically depressed and likely being medicated for that depression. It’s one of the most common medical problems in the world. In fact, more medications are prescribed for depression or similar emotional disorders than any other medical problem.
The reality is that it’s likely that most people’s depression is not their lives, a chemical imbalance, etc. It’s most likely that their depression is due to dietary and nutritional imbalances.
Studies have shown that a diet high in refined sugars, fried orfatty foods, and foods heavy with nutrients will increase a person’s chances of being diagnosed with a depressive problem. On the other hand, those who eat healthy diets high in fresh vegetables, fruits, and other good foods are less likely to have depression issues.
The Vitamins and some minerals contained in fresh fruits and vegetables trigger the production of Tryptophan in the brain, which in turn elevates a person’s mood by raising seratonin levels. High protein foods, especially complex carbohydrates, promote dopamine and norephineprine production, which elevates alertness and concentration.
When the two are combined, a person’s mood is elevated and their overall self-confidence rises as they feel more alert and capable.
On the other hand, eating fatty red meats, junk food, high-sugar foods, depleting foods such as sodas, and so forth causes the opposite effect. Sugars can lower seratonin levels while fatty foods can decrease the dopamine production. Sodas are leeching, stealing nutrients the body would otherwise use.
So if you suffer from depression problems or know someone who does, it can’t hurt to changediets and eat healthier. It will surely help you feel healthier and who wouldn’t be happy about that?
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