Mental Health
A healthy diet can reduce your risk of depression by 35%
How You Can Help
Maintaining a proper diet is vital to supporting daily mental health. What you eat can have a major impact on how you feel everyday. The following nutrients have been shown to help promote mental health. Learn how you can improve your mental health through targeted nutrition!
Omega 3s
EPA, DHA, ALA
Shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
Folate
Deficiency strongly linked with depressive symptoms
Zinc
Protects brain cells from damage
Magnesium
Deficiency can contribute to increased stress
Vitamin D
Think seasonal depression... just 20 minutes outside lowers stress hormones and improves mood
Water
Sufficient water improves cognition and mood
Dark Chocolate
Studies show that consuming dark chocolate reduces depressive symptoms
Probiotics
Good cultures found in certain foods help promote mental health by supporting the gut.
Soluble Fiber
(Prebiotics)
Soluble fiber, or prebiotics, serve as the food of the good bacteria in the gut. Happy gut, happy mind.
Mental health is one of the many health benefits you can promote through a targeted, healthy diet. Join the Synergy platform to obtain your personalized diet to promote mental health and improve how you feel day to day.
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