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Psychiatric Nutrition Flashcards

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how do nutrients influence mental health?

A

energy for the brain
precursors for neurotransmitters
influence genetic transcription
support or interfere with development of the brain and CNS
functional differences between pharmacologic and nutriologic doses
contribute to moods

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macronutrients that are for brain function

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EPA&DHA (omega 3)
phospholipids
aminoacids

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vitamins that are for brain function

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thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
B12
folate
vitamin D
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minerals that are for brain function

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iron, zinc, selenium

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other things that are for brain function

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phytochemicals
berries
spices
teas

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what nutritional problems can lead to anxiety?

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reactive hypoglycemia
caffeine
magnesium (100mg minimum)
B vitamins
Vitamin D
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supplements for anxiety

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theanine (aides in GABA synthesis
passion flower extract
magnolia
lavendar
inositol
GABA
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bipolar disorder nutritional therapy

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sodium
mitochondrial dysfunction
watch iron excess
evaluate for celiac disease

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supplements for bipolar disorder

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fish oils
n-acetylcysteine
magnesium

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depression nutritional therapy

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omega 3s from fish
magnesium
zinc
folate
B12
absorbable curcumin
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what is the treatment for CFS or FMS?

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Sleep support
Hormonal support
Infection treatment
Nutritional support
Exercise as able
(SHINE)
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how to help someone with CFS or FMS sleep

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herbs
melatonin
lavendar oils

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hormonal ways to help someone with CFS or FMS

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Hashimoto’s is common

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immune ways to help someone with CFS or FMS

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many infections associated with trigger

virus, parasites, yeast, bacteria

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exercise for CFS or FMS

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begin with water aerobics

don’t start until SHINE protocol is followed for a while and the patient feels well enough

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pain relief for CFS or FMS

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pain often resolves after ~3 months of SHINE protocol
tylenol depletes glutathione
curcumin may be helpful

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nutritional therapy for CFS or FMS

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assess for B12 and iron panel
adequate protein, low simple carbs, avoid caffeine and alcohol
increased salt and water intake if BP is low
possibly avoid gluten

18
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supplements for CFS or FMS

A 
high potency multivitamin
D-ribose
iron
B12
CoQ10
acetyl Lcarnitine
19
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schizophrenia nutritional therapy

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caution grapefruit and alcohol
screen for celiac disease
possibly restrict gluten and casein (milk)
assess omega 3 intake
ensure adequate folate, copper and selenium

20
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what probiotics can decrease anxiety?

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several strains of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium

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