NUTRIENTS FOR ANXIETY

Do you suffer from anxiety and it ends up affecting many aspects of your life?

You are not alone!

More than 40 million adults are affected by anxiety today.

The good news is that our food choices directly influence the increase or decrease of these symptoms.

While foods with inflammatory characteristics (such as sugar, white flour, processed foods, fried foods) worsen the condition, some nutrients can calm and help to modulate symptoms.

Shall we see some of them?

1. Magnesium

It has the unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, serving as a guardian of the stress response system and blocking the entry of stress hormones into the brain. Magnesium deficiency is associated with increased anxiety, so it's important to keep levels under control. Good sources: spinach, cocoa, avocado, nuts and seeds.

2. B complex vitamins

Deficiencies in particular of vitamins B-12, biotin, B-6 and folate are associated with mood disorders.

They are essential in the production of neurotransmitters, in addition to supporting proper nerve signaling.

Sources: Green vegetables, seeds, nuts, salmon and egg.

3. L-theanine

It serves as a modulator for the brain's neurotransmitters, helping to balance excesses and deficiencies, as well as increasing brain clarity and concentration. Sources: Matchá, green tea, mushrooms.

4. Probiotics and probiotics

Healthy flora plays a role in the production of our well-being neurotransmitters such as serotonin and GABA.

Sources: Probiotics (handled individually), kombucha, acacia gum, green banana.

5. L-tryptophan

Serotonin precursor, which makes us happy and good. Sources: Banana, chickpeas, açaí, eggs.

It all starts with the choices!!