Psychiatric Nutrition Flashcards
how do nutrients influence mental health?
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
macronutrients that are for brain function
EPA&DHA (omega 3)
phospholipids
aminoacids
vitamins that are for brain function
thiamin riboflavin niacin B12 folate vitamin D
minerals that are for brain function
iron, zinc, selenium
other things that are for brain function
phytochemicals
berries
spices
teas
what nutritional problems can lead to anxiety?
reactive hypoglycemia caffeine magnesium (100mg minimum) B vitamins Vitamin D
supplements for anxiety
theanine (aides in GABA synthesis passion flower extract magnolia lavendar inositol GABA
bipolar disorder nutritional therapy
sodium
mitochondrial dysfunction
watch iron excess
evaluate for celiac disease
supplements for bipolar disorder
fish oils
n-acetylcysteine
magnesium
depression nutritional therapy
omega 3s from fish magnesium zinc folate B12 absorbable curcumin
what is the treatment for CFS or FMS?
Sleep support Hormonal support Infection treatment Nutritional support Exercise as able (SHINE)
how to help someone with CFS or FMS sleep
herbs
melatonin
lavendar oils
hormonal ways to help someone with CFS or FMS
Hashimoto’s is common
immune ways to help someone with CFS or FMS
many infections associated with trigger
virus, parasites, yeast, bacteria
exercise for CFS or FMS
begin with water aerobics
don’t start until SHINE protocol is followed for a while and the patient feels well enough
pain relief for CFS or FMS
pain often resolves after ~3 months of SHINE protocol
tylenol depletes glutathione
curcumin may be helpful
nutritional therapy for CFS or FMS
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
supplements for CFS or FMS
high potency multivitamin D-ribose iron B12 CoQ10 acetyl Lcarnitine
schizophrenia nutritional therapy
caution grapefruit and alcohol
screen for celiac disease
possibly restrict gluten and casein (milk)
assess omega 3 intake
ensure adequate folate, copper and selenium
what probiotics can decrease anxiety?
several strains of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium
