The Mood-Enhancing Nutrient To Add To Your Diet From A Nutritional Psychiatrist

[Julieanne]

Abby Moore
April 7 2021

Depression can present itself in many forms. One day you may feel anxious; another day you may be completely unmotivated, lacking energy or focus. While the symptoms vary from day to day and among people, the nutrients that can support those moods stay consistent.
According to nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, M.D., one of the most valuable mood-supporting nutrients to add to the diet, especially in the case of depression, is vitamin B9 or folate.



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[Islander]

This is really good to know. In summer I eat dark leafy greens almost daily, but although I can a lot of mixed greens, I don't eat them as often as I should, and the same is true for chickpeas, lentils and some of the other support foods high in folate that they mention. Time for a change!

[Maurya]

Let's not forget that a supplement called Folic Acid is a synthetic form, not well utilized by the human body. One should look for 5-MTHF or Folate in a supplement.