Anti-Depression Foods

SAMe: Questions & Answers

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:16:03 +0000

1. Q: What is SAMe? A: Also known as S-Adenosyl methionine, SAMe is a biological substance found in all living cells, though in the human body it originates primarily in the liver. The brain uses it in production of serotonin, among other compounds. Low serotonin levels are believed to often be associated with depression. It [...]

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Saint John’s Wort: Questions & Answers

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:49:28 +0000

1. Q: What is Saint John’s Wort? A: Saint John’s Wort is an herb and is also known as Hypericum perforatum, klamath weed, goatweed, milleperituis and other names. The herb comes from a wild plant with yellow flowers. The herb is sold over the counter as a dietary supplement. 2. Q: What exactly is it used [...]

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Anti-Depression Supplement: L-Tryptophan

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:39:41 +0000

While 5-HTP has become a common first choice for relief from depression symptoms, effectiveness can vary from person to person. When 5-HTP proves less than satisfactorily effective, you do have the option of it’s predecessor, tryptophan. While 5-HTP enables the production of tryptophan in the brain, you may find it more effective to take it [...]

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Anti-Depression Supplement: 5-HTP

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:09:37 +0000

The active ingredient of the 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) supplement is an amino acid that is an intermediate between tryptophan and serotonin. Widely available over the counter in vitamin departments, it is often used to treat symptoms of depression, but also used to treat fibromyalgia and tension headaches. While effectiveness has not been established for other [...]

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Finding Help For Depression

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:56:45 +0000

No matter how effective anti-depression foods and supplements may be, a depressed person often has established thought and behavior patterns that contribute to their mood. This is especially true if the person has been depressed over a substantial length of time. Thus there is almost always great value, if not necessity in talking to a [...]

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Anti-Depression Foods: Carbohydrate List

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:44:57 +0000

Carbohydrates are often the volume filler that makes you feel you’ve had a satisfying meal. There are three categories of carbs: sugar, starch, and fiber. You generally want to aim for the more complex, less processed carb sources. The problem is that simpler carbs– like white flour and sugar—process too quickly, sending the body in [...]

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Anti-Depression Foods: Non-Starchy Fruits List

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:44:02 +0000

Saying “non-starchy fruits” is splitting hairs a bit. You probably won’t hinder things by eating any fruit, and the starchy ones have many nutritional benefits. For the sake of maintaining a depression-free diet you might go lighter on them and aim more for the others. Fruits offer a variety of vitamins, but need to be supplemented [...]

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Anti-Depression Foods: Non-Starchy Vegetables List

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:43:06 +0000

Non-starchy vegetables are the one category of food of which there is essentially no reason to limit the amount you eat. They are full of miraculous wonders and it’s hard not to benefit from eating them. So why do they constitute such a small proportion of the modern diet? These foods offer the highest vitamin [...]

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Anti-Depression Foods: Protein List

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:33:08 +0000

High protein foods provide amino acids that enable the brain to function in a non-depressive state. A shortage of protein in the diet can increase likelihood of experiencing depression. Of course, the good news is that there’s an easy fix: eat a healthy diet with plenty of protein. This can vary, but for many of [...]

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Anti-Depression Foods: Omega-3 Foods List

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:13:29 +0000

There is substantial evidence to indicate that Omega-3 fatty acids serve to enhance the membranes of brain cells. Studies have found deficiencies in Omega-3 fats common among persons with depressive disorders.

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