Foods rich in serotonin against depression

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that directly influences depressive states. If its blood level is high, it gives you pleasure and a sense of well-being, as well as reducing the desire to eat flour and sweets. On the other hand, if your serotonin level is low, you begin to have more cravings for sweet foods and, consequently, you gain weight.

Of the three macronutrients that make up food, carbohydrates are the ones that have the most influence in this regard, since they act directly on serotonin levels.

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In addition, there are other foods that contain within their proteins an amino acid called tryptophan, which is involved in the production of serotonin, so it is important that you include it in your diet.

  • Dairy and egg: they are rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that is directly involved in the synthesis of serotonin.
  • Replace white flour, cakes, pastry mixes and sweets in general with vegetable foods, fresh fruits, whole grains and legumes such as soybeans and all their derivatives, since they have a lot of fiber, which is ideal to help treat depressive states. and also helps to counteract anxiety.
  • Nuts: walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts have tryptophan in their chemical composition.
  • Avoid alcohol, as it acts by depressing neurons. First it produces a state of euphoria that is later diluted, worsening the mood.

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    As you will see, the diet, through foods rich in serotonin and its precursor, tryptophan, can help combat the symptoms of depression.

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