Mental health unit

Question 1

how does tyrosine and tryptophan aid in mental health

Answer 1

enhances production of neurotransmitters

Question 2

how does omega 3 help with mental health

Answer 2

makes brain cells more permeable thus making it easier for neurotransmitters to cross cells

Question 3

How does calcium help with mental health

Answer 3

Can help regulate mood

Question 4

How does Vit B help with mental health

Answer 4

Helps produce serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and SAM which is a key component of neurotransmitters

Question 5

How does Vit D help with mental health

Answer 5

Helps regulate brain enzymes, protects neurons from free radical damage and reduces neural inflammation

Question 6

How does Vit C help with mental health

Answer 6

Helps repair brain cells since it is an antioxidant

Question 7

How does fiber help with mental health

Answer 7

Helps you feel full & stabilizes BGL so no blood sugar crashes

Question 8

How does oleic acid help with mental health

Answer 8

Increases availability of serotonin to brain neurons

Question 9

What are the 9 nutrients that are linked with improved mental health

Answer 9

-Tyrosine/tryptophan
-Omega 3 FA
-calcium
-soluble fiber
-oleic acid
-Vit C
-Complex carbs
-Folate/folic acid (Vit B)
Tyrosine and tryptophan,
Omega-3, a healthy plan.
Calcium, fiber, vitamin C,
Complex carbs, just you see.
Oleic acid, folate too,
Nutrients for me and you.

Question 10

What are 6 lifestyle habits to support brain health

Answer 10

-Healthy food
-Exercise regularly
-Health check
-avoid alcohol
-enough sleep
-read and study
-meditation
H-Healthy food
E-Exercise
A-Alcohol avoid
L-Learn/Read and study
T-Take enough sleep
H-Habit of meditation/health checks