Depression is a
normal response as part of our daily lives such as the loss of a job,
the death of a loved one, or illness. Over 30 million Americans suffer
from depression and the amount is increasing in an alarming rate.
Depression may be a mental health disorder that can affect the way you
eat and sleep, and the way you feel about yourself. In this article, we
will discuss how to treat depression with vitamins and minerals.
1. Vitamin CVitamin
C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Our body
does not have the ability to make its own vitamin C. Therefore,
we must obtain vitamin C through our diet. Overdose of vitamin C may
result in diarrhea. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects our body
from the forming of free radicals as well as weakening of immune system
resulting in chronic infection such as mononucleosis and psychiatric
symptoms including depression.
2. B vitamin complexThe B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Deficiency of B vitamin complex such as B 12 may not lead to physical symptoms but may cause depression.
3. Vitamin EVitamin E is the fat soluble antioxidant in our body. Study shows that people with depression have lower levels of serum of vitamin E circulating in their bloodstreams.
4. MagnesiumMagnesium is one of the four electrolyte minerals. Besides helping our body to absorb calcium, and strengthen bones and teeth, it also plays an important role in allowing muscles to relax, and in reducing stiffness in muscles. Magnesium deficiency causes depression, chronic pain, and intolerance to stress, chronic fatigue and depression.
5. Iron
Iron
plays an important role in production of red blood cells and increase
the transportation of oxygen levels to our body cells. Iron deficiency
causes chronic fatigue, apathy irritability and other symptoms of depression.
6. Zinc
Besides helping to restore the normal function of prostate gland, it
also helps in promoting of hormone balancing in our body by stimulating
the production of growth hormone. Deficiency of zinc may be a leading
cause of loss of appetite, subsequent poor nutrition, inevitable
chronic fatigue and depression.
7. Selenium
Study
shows that people with high amounts of selenium in their body tend to
be more cheerful and confident. It also helps to make us feel more
alert, less anxious, and high levels of energy.
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