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Mental health is intrinsically linked to your diet. Studies have shown that certain nutrients and deficiencies are increasingly responsible for the health of your brain. Here are six dietary factors that can exert a profound influence over your mental wellness.

1. Omega-3s

Most of us don’t get enough omega-3s in our diets. However, omega-3s are incredibly therapeutic in the brainAnxiety and depression have been linked to low omega-3 levels in the brain. The developing brains of children have an especially strong need for omega-3s. Consuming cold-water fish or fish oil are great sources of omega-3s DHA and EPA. Otherwise, supplements derived from algae are a good, absorbable option for vegetarians.

– Jordyn Cormier

 

Source: 6 Powerful Ways to Improve Mental Health