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Serotonin deficiency
Can brain serotonin be increased naturally if already under depression and medicine not recommended by psychiatrist. Earlier treated by medicine.
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We can easily boos our serotonin level
Please take bananas two time in day
Warm milk
Eggs
Soy products
Nuts
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45 min of physical activity which increases serotonin level and meditation
Enjoy music when u feel depression
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Hi
It is a complex situation
Can suggest certain pointers which may help boost serotonin levels how successful it would be can’t say
Eat more tryptophan containing foods like eggs, chicken, tofu, pineapple, nuts etc( tryptophan is an amino acid which boosts the production of serotonin)
Get good sunlight of about 10 to 15 mins a day
30 he exercise with cardio 5 times a week.
Certain herbal supplements like ginseng or St John s wort can boost a small level of serotonin in the body.
Try to not stress yourself too much and sleep 7 to 8 hrs a day.
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Be positive in your approach u might feel better.
Take care
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YES Serotonin secretion can to a large extent be restored to near normalcy under depression conditions provided a right Diet is prescribed & underlying nutritional deficiencies are corrected.
And to a large extent this could be altered if your Gut health is improved as well.
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To know this better ,consider taking appropriate nutritional advice.
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Bananas and nuts does help, avoid gluten and casein.
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Ms. Deepak Khera
Dietitian/Nutritionist
23 yrs exp
Thane
Yes,a right diet can help in this condition.
Eat foods rich on Vit D and good quality protein on daily basis.
Consistency in eating a balanced diet and morning exercises will help you a lot.
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include ,eggs white,chicken,sprouts,tofu,pulses,sesame seeds, paneer in ur diet.
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Stay disciplined and
you can contact for customized direct consultation if u observe the need.
regards
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
Dietary approach like taking more Vit D rich foods like fortified juices, cereals etc. & taking sunlight, keeping the water intake up, regularise your sleep patterns may help in the concern.
Regarding supplements consult the Physician.
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Hope you find this helpful
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud evening pls kindly take up consultation directly.
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