Antidepressant Foods

Many foods have been scientifically studied to contain antidepressant-like quality due to their composition. The natural compounds in these foods act as precursors for serotonin production.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for calming effect in your brain. Eating regular, small and nutritious meals works as natural antidepressants and help in keeping your serotonin levels in control as well as in managing depression, the natural way.

Some of the precursors present in food are tryptophan, folic acid and Vitamin B.

Some of the widely used antidepressant foods with their important compounds are listed below:

• Walnuts – omega 3 fatty acids and uridine (a natural compound) present in walnuts help in elevating your mood.
• Dark chocolates – cocoa and around 300 other natural compounds present in them help in boosting your spirits.
• Chicken and Turkey – tryptophan and vitamin B6 present in chicken and turkey act as precursor to serotonin and other amino acids. Selenium present in them help in the formation of neurotransmitters.
• Salmon and mackerel – omega 3 fatty acids present in them help in controlling depression.
• Cheddar or swiss cheese – tryptophan present in it help in releasing serotonin.
• Spinach – folic acid content of spinach helps in maintaining a physical and mental health to produce optimum levels of serotonin.
• Citrus fruits – vitamin C present in these fruits maintain your RBC count and produce dopamine, an important neurotransmitter.
• Whole wheat – rich carbohydrate complex present in whole wheat help in production of serotonin.
• Popcorn – carbohydrates present in popcorn help in production of serotonin in your brain.
• Water – natural hydrating properties of water help in flushing out toxins from your body and maintaining a chemical balance throughout your body including brain.

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