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You are what you eat as the saying goes - and that holds especially true when it comes to our mood. Nutrients found in our food fuel our brains. They affect blood sugar fluctuations, how our brain works, and ultimately our mood. If you’re looking to pump up your at-home meals with nutrients to support a healthy mood, here are some key nutrients to start with and where to find them in food.
This essential major mineral plays an important role in over 300 biological processes in the body, and it is critical for health and wellbeing.1 Magnesium is important for nerve function and helps the body relax. Unfortunately, half of Americans don’t consume enough magnesium.2 If you’re looking to make magnesium a regular guest in your meals, here are some great places to start:†
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown by thousands of clinical trials to have a range of health benefits for all age groups, including their roles in supporting a healthy mood.3 There are different omega-3s, but when it comes to mood, we’re focusing on two of them: DHA and EPA.†
DHA is a major structural component of your brain (gray matter) and the retina of your eyes. It helps keep your cell membranes flexible. EPA helps with the processes and pathways of the brain. Research shows omega 3 fatty acid supplements (with at least 1000 mg EPA) can help support a healthy mood.3 It also seems as though consistently taking omega-3s may offer greater mood benefits.3 Most Americans are not getting enough of these vital omega-3 fatty acids, so find some fish options you love and get creative with ways to add these essential fatty acids to your meals:4†
B vitamins are hardworking nutrients that hold many big jobs. They help convert the foods you eat into the cellular energy you need to help keep your body functioning throughout the day. But certain B vitamins also play a key role in helping support the processes involved with mood. Folate, vitamin B6 and B12 all help the formation and function of neurotransmitters, the messengers between brain cells and the body which help regulate mood.5 Studies show low levels of these B vitamins may affect mood, so we need to make sure we are getting at least the recommended amounts every day.5†
Vitamin B6 helps your body make serotonin, a neurochemical that supports mental wellbeing.6† While most Americans get enough vitamin B6, shortfalls tend to increase as we get older.7 Other factors like alcohol intake and medications, such as oral contraceptives, may impact vitamin B6 status as well.6 Here are some delicious foods to include in your next meal if you’re looking to boost your vitamin B6 intake:
As the B vitamin that’s best known for fetal brain development, we know folate (found synthetically as folic acid) is critical in establishing a healthy brain and nervous system from day one. Folate’s important role in brain health continues at every step of our life, and this includes its functions involved in mood support.5 While most Americans get enough folate or folic acid in their diet, there are certain periods in life where adequate folic acid intake is critical, such as women of childbearing age and during pregnancy.8,9 Also, alcohol intake impacts folate metabolism. Here are some tasty foods to consider when adding vitamin B9 to your next meal:†
Vitamin B12 is known as a key player in cellular energy, but it also plays a role in the formation of red blood cells (which transport oxygen throughout the body). Vitamin B12 works closely with folate in supporting neurotransmitters (like serotonin), our mood-regulating messengers.5 While most healthy Americans get enough B12, vegans and vegetarians may fall short because vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal foods. Vitamin B12 absorption may decrease as we age and factors like medications that reduce stomach acid, or certain gastrointestinal conditions may also increase your risk for low vitamin B12.10 Here are a few food options for increasing your intake of this essential nutrient:†
Deep ocean water salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as providing vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. Spinach is packed with folate and magnesium. Here’s a delicious recipe that includes both of these healthy mood supporting foods.
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† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Carroll is a nutrition scientist and communicator with over 25 years of experience as a clinician, researcher, and educator at major universities, medical centers, and nutrition industry settings. She is a passionate advocate of nutritional health and established the nutrition education and science platforms at Pharmavite. Carroll is an expert in personalized nutrition and has published several scientific papers on vitamin and mineral inadequacies and the impact on health and wellbeing. Prior to joining Pharmavite, Carroll taught nutrition at UCLA Medical School and Santa Monica College and was a chief clinical dietitian and researcher.
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