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tryptophan, tyrosine & SSRI’s on cognition + reward
Aside from investigative studies into the link between diet and depression, recent research reveals they may have implications in reward processing and a collection of cognitive skills including working memory, task switching, and performanceRead the full article -
Mood, performance & sleep benefits of sugar reduction
This month the British Heart Foundation launches its national campaign to give up chocolate for heart health which is aptly called the “Dechox Challenge”. Do you know the amazing brain health benefits of sugar reduction?Read the full article -
Why doesn’t tryptophan work for mood disorders?
The role of tryptophan in depression has been widely studied but a recent large scale analysis of over 100 previous studies involving more than 10,000 patients indicates that tryptophan is not converted in serotonin efficiently.Read the full article -
Does the Mediterranean diet really help depression?
Professor Almudena Sanchez- Villegas published a study that demonstrated the Mediterranean diet had no significant reduction in depression risk amongst adults.Read the full article -
How effective is 5-htp?
Serotonin levels have been connected to depression, mood disorders, the regulation of sleep, anxiety, aggression, temperature and pain sensation, among other conditions. Nutrient precursors, such as 5-htp, have been shown to be effective in treating many of these conditions, as well as sharing promise for fibromyalgia and binge eating that is associated with obesity.Read the full article -
Can 5-htp battle low mood?
Everyone experiences periods of low mood at some time or another in their lives, through major life events such as bereavement, illness, relationship breakdown, amongst other strains and stresses of life. Depression is characterised by a period of sustained low mood that has an effect on everyday life.Read the full article
