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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Nutrition and eating for the brain and mental health are topics I have written about regularly here. Our mood can have powerful influences on many aspects of life and eating for a healthy body naturally impacts the brain. A recently published study (1) highlights the importance of eating for mental health by demonstrating that there is [...] Many of us experience a certain level of anxiety at some point or another but for some individuals anxiety can become a debilitating problem. Generalised Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, “can be defined as a disorder in which the sufferer feels in a constant state of high anxiety” according to the charity Anxiety UK. “The [...] A new study (1) has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement that is rich in long-chain omega 3 fatty acids may help to prevent against psychotic disorders. The study(1) was carried out to see whether a daily long chain omega 3 fatty acid supplement could help reduce the rate of progression to [...] Vitamin D has been a major topic of research over the last 2 years. It seems as though this vitamin is essential to many aspects for health from bone to brain. Low blood serum levels of vitamin D have been associated with increased risk for several diseases e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, depression, dental caries, [...] On Monday I wrote about omega 3 fats and how they are important for brain function and in protecting against and treating depression. Today I wanted to look at a UK study which has just been published in the British Journal of Psychiatry (1). The study authors (1) wanted to examine the association between [...] If you were to search this blog you would notice that I have written extensively about mood, depression, mental health and the brain. This area of nutrition excites and intrigues me greatly and I have specifically researched it and kept up to date with it, for over eight years now. A key factor for [...] A common problem for women going though the menopause is the experience of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings and depression. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or antidepressant medication is often offered to women going through the menopause in order to address such features. These medications are linked with a variety of side effects [...] On 15th October I wrote about the connection between B vitamins and healthy bones and I also mentioned how elevated homocysteine levels may be implicated in bone deterioration and heart disease. Today I want to look at the link between elevated homocysteine levels, low vitamin B12 levels and cognitive (mental) decline. To recap: Homocysteine is [...] On the 22 October I mentioned the potential use of Vitamin D supplements for helping individuals suffering from the mood disorder SAD (seasonal affective disorder). This year a number of papers have been published (1,2,3,4) which suggest that vitamin D could potentially be useful for the treatment of other mood disturbances and depressive episodes. [...] |
  
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