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Vitamin and
Mineral Deficiencies and Depression and Other Mental Disorders
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When we think of the benefits of being sure that our daily consumption
of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients reaches recommended daily
intake levels, we usually think in terms of the physical health of the
body. However, it is important to be aware of the fact that deficiencies
in the daily intake of vitamins and minerals can negatively impact our
mental processes as well. Recent research has indicated that such deficiencies
can even contribute to one of the most common mental disorders of all
-- depression.
The Vitamin B complex is incredibly important to our mental well-being
and functioning. Indeed, even relatively small deficiencies can have
an adverse effect. Serious deficiencies can contribute to serious mental
illnesses. In terms of mental health alone, the importance of making
sure that that the daily diet meets the recommended daily intake levels
of the Vitamin B complex cannot be overstated.
As an interesting aside, those with alcohol problems – often abused
in an attempt to self-medicate for depression and the abuse of which
often contributes to depression – are often suffering from Vitamin B
complex deficiencies. That is because alcohol destroys Vitamin B in
its various forms.
A lack of thiamine can lead to a lack of energy. This, in turn, can
lead to deep fatigue, anxiety, depression and even to suicidal thoughts.
It can bring on insomnia, which can exasperate each and every one of
those symptoms. Serious deficiency in niacin has been clinically associated
with such mental symptoms as cognitive slowness in regard to the processing
of information, dementia, anxiety and psychosis. Vitamin B5 has been
found to play a role in the formation of hormones and other brain chemical
processes that are related to mood. Deficiency can lead to feelings
of stress and certain types of clinically diagnosed depression. Vitamin
B6 is essential to the production of serotonin and dopamine. Long-term
deficiencies in Vitamin B12 can lead to such mental disorders as serious
mood swings, mania, paranoia, dementia, and even hallucinations.
Vitamin C also is important in the prevention or easing of depression.
It is important to note that many common medications, both over the
counter and prescription, can rob the body of Vitamin C, leading some
doctors to recommend partnering such medications with Vitamin C supplements.
Deficiencies in a number of minerals have been associated with depression
and other mental disorders. Among these are magnesium, calcium, iron,
zinc, potassium, and manganese. Some of these combine with other nutrients
that are important in the formation and release of serotonin and other
compounds directly related to mood. Other mental symptoms associated
with deficiencies in these essential minerals include paranoia, confusion,
anxiety, depression, fatigue and tearfulness.
The brain, and thus our mental processes, is ruled by the chemical interactions
that take place within it. These chemicals are delicately balanced,
and nutrition plays an integral role both in the formation of these
essential chemicals and the maintenance of their balance. On every level
of mental mood and functioning, it is absolutely necessary that we make
sure to achieve the recommended daily intake levels of vitamins, minerals
and other nutrients. Dietary supplements, when used according to recommended
dosages, are a safe means of seeing to it that our minds perform at
peak levels.
About The Author:
Peter Dobler is a veteran in the IT business. His passion for experimenting
with new internet marketing strategies leads him to explore new niche
markets.
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