Depression and anxiety: 5 products that enhance them
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Food is the fuel for your brain. “The brain can be damaged if you ingest something other than premium fuel ,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, expert in the fields of stress and mind-body medicine. Some foods can lead to impaired brain function and even worsen symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression, as well as anxiety disorders.
Substances harmful to the brain are obtained mainly from processed or refined foods. Selhub explains that the brain has little capacity to eliminate them.
5 products that feed anxiety and depression
1. Alcohol
Alcohol affects several nervous chemical systems that are important in regulating mood. Alcohol is a depressant and over time it can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety and make stress more difficult to handle.