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Serotonin, a very powerful neurotransmitter that’s responsible for making you feel

good, is actually made from an amino acid known as tryptophan. Insufficient intake of
this amino acid will increase the chances of depression.
In fact, if you consume really low amounts of tryptophan during one day, you’ll notice
that you’ll be in an incredibly bad mood in a matter of hours.
The good news is that tryptophan is actually found in foods such as beans, fish,
meat, and eggs.
Watch Your Sugar Intake
People who are suffering from diabetes are more likely to also suffer from depression.
In fact, a study conducted back in 2005 found that there’s a connection between insulin
resistance and depressive symptoms.
Since sugar is able to cause a decrease in your insulin sensitivity (this is what actually
leads to diabetes), it comes as no surprise that it will increase your risk of suffering from
depression. Not to mention that it will also lead to some hormonal changes, which will
have a big impact on your emotional stability. This is why people who are already
suffering from depression should immediately stop consuming it.
When you consume sugar, it will cause peaks and troughs in your blood glucose levels.
This will cause symptoms associated with depression such as dizziness, insomnia,
irritability, fatigue, excessive sweating, forgetfulness, blurred vision, and poor
concentration. In order for the brain to function properly, it needs an even supply of
glucose, which it won’t get if you eat too much sugar.
High sugar intake is not only linked to depression, but to anxiety and aggressive
behavior as well.

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