Mood Swings

Mood Swings

Low levels of vitamin B-12 has long been linked by doctors to depression and irritability. Vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins, such as folate, play a role in the production of certain brain chemicals that are important in regulating mood swings and other brain functions.

Poor nutrition can be both a cause and consequence for mood swings and depression, since people who are experiencing a lack of interest in their well being make less healthy food choices. For persons older than 50 and vegetarians, taking a daily supplement that includes vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins are be helpful to make sure all nutritional needs are being met.

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Natural Mood Enhancement

According to Samantha Heller, MS, RD and senior New York University clinical nutritionist, “If you are chemically balanced, your moods will be balanced.” ^[1]   Mood swings are based on the sugar-level in our blood system, so you need to eat foods that are low in glycemic carbs which would include whole grains, beans, soy, peaches, apples and pears.^[2]  As we strive to keep the sugar levels low, we should also remember to refrain from filling our bodies with sugar-rich foods such as carbonated drinks, cookies, chips and cakes; these foods are very good at “flooding” your system too quickly and the end result is a crash or a downturn of a mood swing.^[3]  Stick to small amounts of well balanced meals every three to four hours each day, starting your morning with a healthy breakfast.

Exercise is a natural remedy for mood swings. Studies have shown that exercising 20-30 minutes each day for up to four days a week will release endorphins into our system. Endorphins, a chemical produced in your body, has the effect of diminishing pain and leaving you feeling positive or happy.  The effect on your body is similar to using the drug morphine; only that unlike morphine, your body does not become chemically dependent on endorphins. ^[4]