While many people understand the benefits of taking vitamins and minerals to optimize their physical health, they may not realize that vitamin deficiencies can contribute to mental health issues.
At Revolution Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment, we offer Clean Supplements that contain high-quality ingredients to support your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Our board-certified psychiatrist, Richard E. Repass, MD, can suggest the supplements you might need to feel your best. Dr. Repass can also provide other therapeutic services to address conditions like anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients play a crucial role in your overall health. When your body lacks one or more of these nutrients, it can cause dysfunction in your organs, including your brain.
Nutritional deficiencies can interfere with the function of neurotransmitters, which are the chemical messengers of the brain. Neurotransmitters tell your organs, muscles, and other structures what to do, and if they aren’t functioning properly, it can result in cognitive and mental health issues such as:
Poor nutrition can also cause low energy levels that make it difficult to meet your daily responsibilities at home and work.
There are several vitamins and other nutrients that are essential to good mental wellness, including:
Magnesium is a mineral that helps regulate and calm your nervous system. When you aren’t getting enough magnesium from your diet, you may experience symptoms of depression and difficulties staying focused.
You can eat magnesium-rich foods like whole grains, nuts and seeds, dark chocolate, and avocados or add magnesium supplements to your daily diet.
Zinc is a trace mineral that supports biochemical functions, including brain development. Low zinc levels can negatively affect your mood and even play a role in behavioral issues.
Zinc is naturally found in meats, dairy, and whole grains. Adding a zinc supplement can rebalance your health and boost the effects of a magnesium supplement.
Vitamin D is essential to healthy brain function. A vitamin D deficiency is linked to mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Because sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, you might also experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the winter months when you spend more time indoors.
Add a vitamin D supplement to your diet and incorporate vitamin D-rich foods like milk and eggs into your meal plan.
B vitamins like B1 (thiamine) and B12 have mood-altering properties that support your mental health and cognitive function. When you’re deficient in B vitamins, you may be prone to irritability, anxiety, and depression.
Follow a diet that contains eggs, nuts, lean beef, and other vitamin B-rich foods and consider adding supplemental B vitamins if you experience mood swings or have a mental health disorder.
In addition to diet changes, Dr. Repass may recommend weekly therapy sessions, NAD+ infusion therapy, and other strategies to improve your mental wellness.
Call us at Revolution Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment in Mercer Island, Washington, today to schedule a consultation for anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
