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Vitamin D could alleviate depression and support women’s health

Vitamin D has a beneficial impact on both the incidence and the prognosis of depression. Whether suffering from depression or not, individuals with low vitamin D levels and all females are most likely to benefit from vitamin D supplementation.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents

DHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviours.

Babies in the womb react differently to flavours

Repeated exposure to flavours before birth could help to establish food preferences post-birth - this could be important with regards to healthy eating messaging and the potential for avoiding 'food-fussiness' when weaning."

Nutritional Treatments: The Next Frontier in Psychiatry

Although a whole-foods diet is essential for mental health, empirical studies support the benefit of micronutrient supplementation as an addition to a whole-foods diet in individuals with a range of mental health concerns.

Rebound weight gain in children with obesity linked to disconnect between brain and gut

During weight loss intervention, your body acts to conserve fat through maintaining hunger responses in the brain, and that this needs to be addressed, perhaps through drug treatment, for successful and sustained weight loss in children with obesity, according to recent research.

Counting cravings for coffee and soft drinks

The number of soft drink cravings predicted the total amount of soft drink drunk, with cravings triggered by a number of factors beyond thirst.

Omega 3s may hold the secret to slowing the process of aging, experts reveal

Omega 3 fatty acids may hold the key to defying aging by extending the life and length of telomeres.

Pregnant women with obesity and diabetes may be more likely to have a child with ADHD

Children of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to those whose mothers did not have obesity, according to new research.

B12 deficiency and Nitrous oxide: neurologists report a worrying rise in young people with paralysis

Nitrous oxide (also known as nos, whippits and laughing gas) causes nerve damage because it inactivates vitamin B12. When vitamin B12 is lacking or when it becomes inactivated, the nerves malfunction and people become unsteady or paralysed.

'Gateway' foods like candy may lead to unhealthy teen eating

Certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, pastries and frozen desserts, may be "gateway" foods for adolescents, leading them to eat higher quantities of other unhealthy foods, according to new research.

Higher dose of omega-3 fatty acid reduced Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in overweight adults at 12 weeks

Doses of EPA higher than the usually recommended 1-2 grams per day may be more effective for depression in some patients with obesity and chronic inflammation.

Study calls for change in guidance about eating fish during pregnancy

The guidance for pregnancy should highlight 'Eat at least two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily'â€”and omit all warnings that certain fish should not be eaten.

Is Some Depression Actually Insulin Resistance?

This post summarizes some of the latest science about insulin resistance and how it is a largely unrecognized cause of depression symptoms.

Origins of Health - How Important Is Iron for the Developing Brain?

Iron deficiency in infancy and early childhood is associated with long-term cognitive, social, and emotional problems

8 Foods That Contribute to Anxiety and Depression

Individuals reporting higher intakes of ultra-processed foods (UPF) were significantly more likely to report mild depression, more mentally unhealthy and more anxious days, according to this new study.

Could consuming processed foods contribute to poor mental health?

Individuals who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed food have more adverse mental health symptoms, according to new research.

Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains

"There is an intimate connection between food and the brain, one that researchers like me are working to unravel. As a scientist who studies the neuroscience of nutrition at the University of Michigan, I am primarily interested in how components of food and their breakdown products can alter the genetic instructions that control our physiology."

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