Monthly Archives: January 2019

Chromium As A Treatment for Depression

Chromium is an essential trace mineral required for human health. Current studies suggest that the chromium intake of Western countries is too low and many individuals are at risk of subclinical deficiencies. This relates to the poor quality of the … Continue reading

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Magnesium to Treat Depression in the Elderly?

A number of clinical studies have observed the ability of dietary magnesium supplements to effectively and rapidly treat depression in humans. The reason for this is not fully understood but may relate to the ability of magnesium to cause relaxation … Continue reading

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Selenium: Brain Friendly Nutrient

When selenium levels drop, the brain is preferentially supplied with any spare selenium. Further, as selenium levels drop in the brain it is known that certain neurotransmitters have their synthesis rates affected. This has lead to speculation that selenium is … Continue reading

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More Evidence That Zinc Deficiency Causes Mood Changes

Zinc is an essential trace mineral required by hundreds of enzymes in mammalian tissues. Zinc has been shown to have particular effects with regard treating depression. These effects may relate to the ability of zinc to bind to the glutamate … Continue reading

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Can Spirulina Protect From Fluoride Toxicity?

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Vitis vinifera: Grapes and Raisins to Treat Anxiety?

Grape extracts have been shown to contain high concentrations of dietary phytochemicals, particularly polyphenols. As polyphenols have been shown to possess possible anxiolytic effects in humans and animals, this may suggest that extracts of grape plants may confer mood elevating … Continue reading

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Cocoa For Relaxation?

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Resveratrol As A Treatment For Anxiety

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Is Magnesium Deficiency a Cause of Depression?

Magnesium is an essential macromineral required for normal human metabolic function and in this role is required for correct function of over 300 different enzymes. A role for magnesium in brain health has been identified and deficiencies of magnesium affect … Continue reading

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Zinc Deficiency as a Cause of Depression

Zinc is an essential trace mineral required for a large number of biological roles, mainly as cofactors for enzymes in metabolic pathways. More than 300 enzymes are known to have a requirement for zinc, and zinc also plays a role … Continue reading

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