Let's Talk Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitter responsible for happiness
what is dopamine?
FAMILY of vitamins that help improve mood and mental health
What are B vitamins?
relaxing nutrient found in dark leafy greens
what is magnesium?
Unhealthy fats that can compromise brain health
What are trans fats or saturated fats?
eating regularly is important because it helps regulate this mechanism that is essential in energy and sugar management
what is blood sugar/glucose?
The Neurotransmitter that promotes calmness
What is GABA?
What is vitamin B12?
Mineral found in mostly animal products that plays a role in both mental health and immunity
Name of compounds that strengthen the brain by fighting off free radicals
what are antioxidants?
Fatty acid important for overall brain health and function
what is omega 3?
Neurotransmitter that is responsible for sleep
What is melatonin?
Deficiency in this vitamin can lead to seasonal affective disorder.
What is vitamin D?
Name of mineral that you always supplement zinc with
what is copper?
Most of the weight in your brain comes from ___.
What are fats?
Stimulant that can affect mood and sleep
What is caffeine?
Neurotransmitter that mothers release after having children, related to bonding.
What is oxytocin?
This vitamin is the only one rarely found in foods. We must get it from another source that is not related to diet.
What is vitamin D?
Part of the brain does magnesium has a relationship with
what is the hippocampus?
Name of neurotransmitter produced in the gut
what is seratonin?
Spice that helps boost seratonin levels
what is saffron?
Neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline
Max amount to supplement with vitamin C per day
What is 2000 mg?
most easily absorbed form of magnesium
What is magnesium glycinate?
Percentage of seratonin produced in your gut
What is 95%?
Amino acid that your brain uses to regulate mood
What is L-tryptophan?