Whether you are trying to lose weight, regulate your moods, or become a more positive person, the right food is essential to our health and wellbeing. I have posted 2 comments that I thought would be helpful.
Some people's moods go up and down depending on the foods you eat (or don't eat).
There are billions of neurons in your brain, communicating with each other through neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters also effect mood, and can be stimulated by what we eat. A few of the nutrients that improve mood include the B vitamins, vitamin C and the mineral selenium.
Tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, the most common deficit in people with depression. Some people have noted their moods improve when they get off sugar and caffeine.
The Doctors Book of Food Remedies
Selene Yeager and the Editors of Prevention Health Books
Dr. Gardner's comments: High doses of the B vitamins (B1, B6, B12, folic acid and appropriate doses of essential fatty acids are the basis for good functioning of the nerves. Pro-inflammatory triggers like sugar, caffeine, trans-fatty acids and aspartame may also trigger nerve impulses, and should be avoided.
After getting those things fixed, you can then consider other things like selenium, vitamin D, and even tryptophan. Ultra-violet light exposure helps many people with winter-season depression (SAD). There are urine tests to assess neurotransmitter levels, but they need a physician familiar with them to interpret them and treat deficiencies.
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