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Nutrition and Depression
Food and mood have a correlation. In a study published in the Public Health Nutrition journal, the results revealed that consumers of fast food are 51% more likely to develop depression compared to those who eat little or no fast food. Those who consumed junk food were also less active, single, and smokers.

SAMe is a chemical that has been known to help alleviate depression. SAMe stands for S-adenosyl methionine, a naturally occurring molecule found throughout the human body, with high concentrations in the liver, adrenal glands and brain. SAMe has been used as an antidepressant when other prescription drugs have not worked.

There is also evidence to suggest that Vitamin C can boost mood and reduce psychological stress. Vitamin C rapidly improved the emotional state of acutely hospitalized patients who were admitted to Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital. People who eat fast food and do not consume a lot of vegetables are at a higher risk for depression, and a Vitamin C supplement would be helpful in alleviating depression and making a person feel healthier and happier. Vitamin C supplement use is associated with lower heart disease and cancer risk, and may reduce inflammation and CRP level. Doses of 500 mg twice a day lowers blood pressure by 10 points in mild hypertension and may increase happiness

Some women who experience postpartum depression did not consume enough fish oil while pregnant. Omega-3s are plentiful in certain fish oils and some studies show that these fatty acids can help boost mood, especially after giving birth. In countries where the average fish consumption is high, there are lower rates of depression.