Today's guest is Grace Barron, a fellow nutritionist with an avid interest in mental health and women's health. We get into the many foods and nutrients that can support the brain and mental wellbeing.


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(0:00:00) Episode Introduction
(0:00:30) Disclaimer
(0:03:00) Neurotransmitters and Emotions
(0:08:10) Nutrients that Build Neurotransmitters
(0:12:50) The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
(0:20:30) Overview of Nutrients to Support Depression
(0:29:10) Underrated Leafy Greens
(0:34:00) Essential Fatty Acids and Omega 6:3 Ratios
(0:40.15) Organ Meats
(0:48:00) GABA and B Vitamins
(0:54:20) Beneficial Foods Lacking in Western Diets
(1:00:00) Lifestyle Factors to Support Mental Health

Links:

Omega 3:6 Ratio Study:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178119325582?casa_token=3oneSl1uvSIAAAAA:_qNZ1hNvsL_agVWiB6QHB3yd56FLxa4hdcT8E8NjqYoE6kLGkh8eCJDcCsY4yR3kEi5PCBLXGiK5

Antidepressant Foods Study:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6147775/?fbclid=IwAR3Cage_FrLNiSaBYu4LPejXRoVoV9rTQs5ybrpP6gs1KLzGU0lBvC2sDDE

Screen Time Study:

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-7904-9