Mood swings are much more common than you think. They don’t have to be though. Here are the nutritional strategies to help prevent them.
B Vitamins
Adequate amounts of B vitamins are essential for brain function. Deficiencies in B vitamins are common in people with mental disorder. Researchers have found that people who do not get enough vitamins B6, B12 and folate have a higher risk of depression. Supplementing with vitamin B12 can significantly improve depression and mood swings.
Vitamins B6 and B12 are essential for creation of neurotransmitters, chemicals in our brains which affect mood. Without enough of these vitamins, your production of neurotransmitters could be inhibited.
Good sources of vitamin B6 are beans and peas, meats, wild-caught fish, pastured chicken and turkey, green leafy vegetables. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, eggs from pastured chickens and grass-fed, raw cheeses.
Folate is a naturally occurring B vitamin that has been linked to depression. Folate is needed in the brain for the synthesis of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. Foods high in folate include spinach, beans, broccoli, beef, fish, cheese, and eggs.
B Strong is a vitamin B complex which includes vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 (as methyl-cobalamin) and the bioactive forms of folate. This combination of B vitamins supports healthy mental function and mood.
