Dietary Balance

This page considers the effect of dietary balance on seasonal affective disorder, and helpful foods.

Some foods are particularly effective in influencing the body's availability of brain chemicals such as seratonin, dopamine and melatonin.

Neurotransmitter	Foods which assist
Seratonin	Turkey Ham Milk Cheese Carbohydrates Good relevant food sources include brown rice, cottage cheese, meat, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)	Fish (especially mackerel) Wheat Bran
Acetylcholine	Fish & algae Wheat Germ Green Leafy Vegetables Egg Yolks
Dopamine	Fish and Algae Blackstrap Molasses Dopamine is easily oxidized so eat plenty of fruits and vegetables whose antioxidants help protect dopamine-using neurons from free radical damage. More and more healthcare professionals recommend supplementing with vitamins C and E and other antioxidants
Norepinephrine	Both norepinephrine and dopamine are manufactured from the amino acids tyrosine or phenylalanine in the presence of adequate oxygen, vitamins B3, B6, and C, folic acid, iron, and copper. Food sources of tyrosine include almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products, lima beans, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Also, Fish and Algae Beef Liver

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