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Although mood itself can affect our food choices, plausible mechanisms exist by which high consumption of processed carbohydrates could increase the risk of depression and anxiety—for example, through repeated and rapid increases and decreases in blood glucose.
- Diet and Anxiety: A Scoping Review - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
Analysis revealed an association between higher levels of...
- Diet and Anxiety: A Scoping Review - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
Jun 29, 2020 · While acknowledging the complex, multidirectional nature of the relationships between diet and mental health (fig 1), in this article we focus on the ways in which certain foods and dietary patterns could affect mental health.
- Joseph Firth, James E Gangwisch, Alessandra Borisini, Robyn E Wootton, Robyn E Wootton, Emeran A May...
- 2020
Can nutrition affect your mental health? A growing research literature suggests the answer could be yes. Western-style dietary habits, in particular, come under special scrutiny in much of this research.
Evidence has shown that nutrition, including dietary patterns, foods, and individual nutrients affect anxiety. Key nutrients (eg, B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc) regulate stress responses via involvement in the production and metabolism of neurotransmitters, including serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine.
Analysis revealed an association between higher levels of anxiety and high-fat diet, inadequate tryptophan and dietary protein, high intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, and “unhealthy” dietary patterns. Results are limited by a large percentage of animal and observational studies.
Dec 6, 2017 · In this review, we will discuss the extent of, and mechanisms for, diet’s influence on mood and cognition during different stages of life, with a focus on microglial activation,...
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Oct 27, 2020 · Does diet affect anxiety? If so, what should I eat, and which foods should I try to avoid? People who suffer with anxiety should remember a few simple rules: Low blood sugar, poor hydration, use of alcohol, caffeine, and smoking can also precipitate or mimic symptoms of anxiety.