Integrative Nutrition Therapy for Mood Disorder

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     Nutraceuticals included in the diet are the new emerging research targeted as alternative medicine to treat mental illness. The World Health Organization (WHO), is predicting that in 2020 that depression will be one of top ten most diagnosed burdened disease worldwide. Serotonin is produced in the intestines and in the brain. With serotonin production in the intestines, this deals with multiple factors regarding chemical imbalances in neurotransmitters that work together in mood regulation and brain metabolism. Diet and nutrient intake is one of the main influences on inflammation. Using integrative medicine, there is a magnification on specific nutrients and their clinical connection to mood disorders. Nutrients such as, but not limited to: omega-3s, N-acetyl cysteine, vitamin D, Zinc, and Creatinine (Swift, 2017).
     Omega 3s are linked to aiding in the prevention of major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. N-acetyl cysteine is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that is recommended for individuals with bipolar depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and addiction. Zinc and Vitamin D pills can should be taken with meals to help with depression. Creatinine plays a critical role in brain energy homeostasis that can benefit those struggling with depression (Swift, 2017).

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