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A recent review indicates that zinc may be an effective addition to treatment for depression (1). A recent review indicates that zinc may be an effective addition to treatment for depression. Zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that are involved in brain function. In fact there have been a number of human [...]  Previously I have written about the benefits of light therapy in treating seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy is a popular choice with those looking for a drug-free approach to dealing with SAD or the ‘winter blues’. An equally important consideration is how diet affects mood and symptoms in those with SAD – and in [...] While many look forward to the crisp and clear autumn and winter months, others find that they struggle through these months feeling tired and low. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a form of depression that is brought on when levels of natural sunlight are reduced. Symptoms tend to begin as the [...] Nutrition and natural remedies for the treatment and prevention of mood disorders and depression is something I am very interested in and have written a lot about. Nutrition really can impact the brain and it would be wonderful to see nutritional and natural remedies being used more widely by the medical community. Depression is [...] Studies have found that long chain omega 3 fatty acids, from oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, may be useful in the prevention and treatment of depression and low mood. Now research has found (1) that eating trans-fats may increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil may protect [...] Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a long chain omega 3 fatty acid naturally found in oily fish such as mackerel, trout, sardines and salmon. The brain contains a high proportion of DHA and, as you will see from my past blog posts, omega 3 fats have been linked to brain benefits including protection from depression and [...] Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and depression are all topics that I have written about frequently. I am highly interested in the ways that nutrition and lifestyle can impact the risk of developing such conditions and how, potentially, diet and lifestyle may be used in prevention strategies. In particular I have concentrated on Omega 3 fats and depression [...] Long chain omega 3 fatty acids, those found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines, for the treatment and prevention of depression is a topic I have covered quite frequently, and one that I am incredibly passionate about. The evidence for the use of these fats in the treatment of depression [...] As mentioned in many past posts, depression and mood have links to nutrition. In past studies deficiencies and low levels of B vitamins have been associated with depression. Vitamin B12 is important for efficient brain function and cognition (mental function). A recent study (1) published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found [...] Nutrition and the links to depression and mood are topics I have written about numerous times and I am highly interested in. In particular I have been paying attention to the extensive work on long chain omega 3 fatty acids for the treatment of depression. The long chain omega 3 fat, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) which is found [...] |
  
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