Thread: Nutritional Aspect of Depression/Anxiety

Not enough B vitamins or omega-3 oil can cause depression. People have been cured of it by taking omega-3 supplements. It is pure fat. So a fat can cure depression. 60% of your brain is fat. Brain doctor, Daniel Amen, M.D., says that when people call you fathead, they are correct.

thanks for the suggestions. Anti-depressants never helped and I would like to go natural as much as I can.

I have the same problem as you; however, since I started going to the gym and cut down on sugar I feel much better; the effects are not totally removed though, but for the most part, I am usually quite energetic and in a positive mood since I have been exercising and cutting down on sugar. I have also heard that sunflower seeds help, I usually take a small chunk of them a day. Best of luck to you.

I don't think there's one set of recommendations that will work for everyone, but the following should help most people: reduce or eliminate sugar, take a molecularly distilled fish oil supplement, eat lots of fruit and veggies, and consider a whole food multivitamin supplement. Some people may also want to try magnesium supplementation (avoid magnesium aspartate). Other supplements that may help some people are 5HTP and SAM-e.

Quote: Originally Posted by JSB Some people may also want to try magnesium supplementation (avoid magnesium aspartate). Other supplements that may help some people are 5HTP and SAM-e. I've heard that 5HTP and SAM-e help as well as St. John's Wort, but I've never tried them. One of the best supplements to guard against depression is animal based Omega-3 fatty acids. Just make sure it is a high quality fish or krill oil. Also,...

I think I heard somewhere that starchy foods are antidepressant. I notice that potatoes give me a feeling of inner warmth when I eat them, maybe they're slightly psychoactive, or maybe it's the starch, I don't know, but when I'm down I love potatoes. Intuitively I feel that rosemary and lavender (they're the same family of herbs) are good too. Try potatoes fried in olive oil with rosemary. Not the healthiest thing in...

L-Tyrosine increases neurotransmitter levels in the body which may have effects in enhancing mood, and relieving depression.Co-factors are B-6 and vitamin C

I suggest drinking Kefir (sour milk basically) (you can`t get it in some countries though...). I have all my life felt that kefir comforts me, specially when eaten with a porridge of buckwheat Potatoes fried with olive oil and rosemary are very comforting too! (interesting isn`t it ). I find the Mediterranean salads with olive oil, salad, tomatoes and feta cheese really really good also. Back to kefir - Kefir means "feel...

My mood is highly affected by foods I eat. My best results come when I totally remove gluten (wheat products), dairy and all junk food including salad dressing, candy, pop, etc.... When that's done I do eat mostly raw fruit, veggies, [canned] tuna and salmon. Also, I'll take a 1000IU vitamin D pill on days when I don't get sunlight. Sometimes calcium, too. WHEN I can keep this up, it totally eliminates my depression symptoms. It...

Quote: Originally Posted by Frankeith I have the same problem as you; however, since I started going to the gym and cut down on sugar I feel much better; the effects are not totally removed though, but for the most part, I am usually quite energetic and in a positive mood since I have been exercising and cutting down on sugar. Bingo - that there's good advice.