B VITAMINS FOR MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
February 11 2023 – Delikate Rayne
What we are putting into our bodies affect the overall health of our brains, whether we're consuming the right foods or not. There are certain foods that have been said to improve our moods including foods rich in omega-3 fats, amino acids found in protein, but especially vitamin B-rich foods.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)- Pyridoxine has been linked to beating panic attacks; research has reported that many who experience panic disorders have also been deficit in B6. Along with that, vitamin B6 plays an important role in mood regulation as it, too, creates serotonin, dopamine, as well as gamma-aminobutyric acid (amino acid that works as neurotransmitters in your brain). Pyridoxine may be able to improve cases of mood and depression, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, prevent anemia, treat PMS symptoms, nausea during pregnancy, and several other cases.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)- Thiamine, also known as the B1 Vitamin, has been reported to improve anxiety symptoms including chronic fatigue, insomnia, persistent nightmares, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, depression, headaches, and many more. It is said that it may even lessen the severity of psychotic symptoms in patients with chronic schizophrenia. This vitamin has proven to be an overall quality choice for improving your moods and energy levels when taken daily.
Before taking these vitamins or if you are currently taking these vitamins and symptoms have not improved or even worsened, we strongly suggest you talk to your doctor to assist you on any next steps in your condition. We also advise you to see your doctor if you think you may be deficit in vitamin B as they can help determine your symptoms and better help you get back on the right path.
Source: The Conversation, Behavioral Nutrition, Psychology Today, Integrative Medicine Insights, & Healthline
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