Diet and mental health

6. Sugar Stability Prevents mood swings and fatigue by maintaining steady glucose levels.
10. An amino acid found in foods like turkey and nuts, essential for serotonin production.
12. A brain chemical linked to motivation and pleasure, influenced by diet.
13. The collection of bacteria in the gut that plays a role in mental health by producing neurotransmitters like serotonin.
15. Compounds in fruits and vegetables that help reduce oxidative stress, which is linked to mental health disorders.
16. Sugar Regulation Stable blood sugar levels help prevent mood swings and anxiety
17. The study of how diet influences gene expression, potentially affecting mental health.
18. Chronic inflammation caused by poor diet may contribute to anxiety and depression.
19. Foods Processed foods that may contribute to depression and anxiety.

1. Psychiatry The study of how diet influences mental health and brain function.
2. Fibers that feed good gut bacteria, improving digestion and mood.
3. Live bacteria that support gut health, influencing mental well-being.
4. A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, largely produced in the gut.
5. Axis The communication network between the gut and brain, affecting mood and cognition.
7. Diet A diet rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins, shown to improve mood and reduce depression.
8. Fatty Acids Essential fats found in fish and nuts that support brain health and may reduce depression.
9. The stress hormone, which can be regulated through a balanced diet.
11. Probiotic supplements designed to improve gut health and support mental well-being.
14. A mineral that helps reduce stress and anxiety, found in leafy greens and nuts.