Vitamin D
Americans, especially those in states with cold winters, are becoming increasingly deficient in Vitamin D. Even locals of particularly sunny places often lack enough of this essential nutrient due to our sedentary lifestyle that doesn’t involve much time outdoors.
Unless you spend plenty of time in the sun every day, supplementation is a necessary “insurance policy” of all kinds. Ensure you consume adequate Vitamin D. This intake is imperative because it powers many bodily functions.
Also, it makes sure phosphorous is funneled sufficiently into the bloodstream. This process is essential for mental health because it facilitates tissue growth and cell repair in the brain and body. It also promotes cranial development and helps sustain cognitive function.
Insufficient Vitamin D is associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, depression during the cold winter months. Vitamin D deficiency can also lead to panic disorder and chronic depression.
If you don’t get enough vitamin D, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, leading to panic disorder. To fight this deficiency, be sure to include these foods in your diet:
-Egg yolks
-Salmon
-Herring
-Sardines
-Oysters
-Mushrooms
-Shrimp
…And lots of sunlight!
