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This is your brain on food : an indispensable guide to the surprising foods that fight depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and more / Uma Naidoo.

by Naidoo, Uma.

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Little, Brown Spark, 2020..

Brain -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects.

Brain -- Diseases -- Prevention.

Memory disorders -- Prevention.

Self-care, Health.

9780316536820 (hc.)

viii, 374 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-359) and index.

The gut-brain romance -- Depression: probiotics, Omega-3s, and the Mediterranean eating pattern -- Anxiety: fermented foods, dietary fiber, and the tryptophan myth -- PTSD: glutamates, blueberries, and "old friends" bacteria -- ADHD: gluten, milk caseins, and polyphenols -- Dementia and brian fog: microgreens, rosemary, and the MIND diet -- Obsessive-Compulsive disorder: NAC, glycine, and the dangers of orthorexia nervosa -- Insomnia and fatigue: capsaicin, chamomile, and anti-inflammatory diets -- Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia: L-Theanine, healthy fats, and Ketogenic diet -- Libido: oxytocin, fenugreek, and the science of aphrodisiacs -- Cooking and eating for your brain.

"Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond. A triple threat in the food space, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In This Is Your Brain on Food, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food."--From publisher.

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