Nutrition and Anxiety

This week we will focus on anxiety and nutrition. When it comes to anxiety we want to think about GABA, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter often associated with reducing feelings of anxiety.

Some supplements that assist in supporting GABA include the following:

* Lactium typical dosage 150 mg per day

* B Complex

* Magnesium 300-400 mg/day; Good sources of magnesium tend to be nuts and seeds, such as almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds

If you enjoy drinking tea the following teas have shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety: Kava, Valerian, Hops and Chamomile.

Foods high in antioxidants have also been shown to help: * Beans: Dried small red, Pinto, black, red kidney * Fruits: Apples (Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious), prunes, sweet cherries, plums, black plums * Berries: Blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries * Nuts: Walnuts, pecans * Vegetables: Artichokes, kale, spinach, beets, broccoli * Spices with both antioxidant and anti-anxiety properties include turmeric and ginger.

Medical Disclaimer The content is for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition

✨Leslie Korn “Sleep Like a Baby With Lactium and Magnesium”https://drlesliekorn.com/2017/02/improve-your-sleep-with-lactium-and-magnesium/

✨Uma Naidoo. “Nutritional strategies to ease anxiety.” https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-strategies-to-ease-anxiety-201604139441