Neurologist Ekaterina Demyanovskaya: including certain foods in your diet helps maintain a healthy psyche.
Doctor Demyanovskaya reminded Russians: when anxiety and stress become chronic, health problems cannot be avoided – this affects the nervous system, heart and blood vessels, digestive organs. At the same time, the expert noted, properly organized nutrition provides effective support for mental health and effectively reduces the risks of those disorders that can arise under the influence of constant nervous tension.
In an interview with Izvestia, Demyanovskaya clarified that in order to reduce anxiety and stress, one should eat foods containing certain nutrients. The doctor named them.
Tryptophan.This amino acid strengthens the stress resistance of neurons in the brain, and is also a precursor of serotonin and melatonin, which provide a good mood and sound sleep.
- Where is tryptophan found – in hard cheeses, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, oatmeal, cocoa, whole grain bread.
Magnesium.Helps better tolerate nervous tension, and the brain – to recover from emotional shock.
- Where magnesium is found – in spinach, broccoli, cabbage, nuts and seeds, whole grains, legumes, bananas, dark chocolate.
Omega-3.Suppresses the active production of the stress hormone cortisol, thereby reducing anxiety levels.
- Where omega-3 is found – in fatty fish, flaxseed oil, walnuts.
Vitamin B9 (folic acid).Helps the body to more actively produce the “happiness hormone” serotonin, thereby stabilizing the psycho-emotional state.
- Where is vitamin B9 found – in eggs, legumes, offal, leafy vegetables.
In general, it is useful for the health of the nervous system and psyche to eat foods rich in B vitamins.
“Foods rich in vitamins and minerals are not a panacea for stress. If you experience constant stress, consult a doctor,” Demyanovskaya advised.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about the diseases in which a person can hear non-existent voices.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Ekaterina Demyanovskaya Healthy lifestyle neurologist