Wednesday, May 15

7 Shocking Vitamin Deficiencies Linked to Anxiety

Vitamin Deficiencies
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Vitamin B6 and iron

Research published in 2013 discovered that iron and vitamin B6 levels were significantly lower in people who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, leading researchers to believe these nutrients play a vital role in mood disorders.

The primary reason is accepted to involve serotonin, otherwise known as the happiness hormone. Vitamin B6 and iron both play an essential role in synthesizing serotonin. So, vitamin deficiencies of these nutrients may also harm your mood.

Unfortunately, Iron deficiency is widespread and linked to anxiety, depression, ADHD, poor concentration, and irritability. To fight this deficiency, include these foods in your diet:

-Salmon and tuna
-Eggs
-Liver
-Broccoli
-Carrots
-Spinach
-Shellfish
-Quinoa
-Pumpkin seeds

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