Exercise can be a powerful tool to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. The amino acid tryptophan may be part of the reason why.
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Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.
Tryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.
A dietician recommends her top foods for a peaceful sleep.
Remember that story about the molecule found in turkey that makes you drowsy? Research shows it’s a myth – tryptophan doesn’t cause you to nod off, but it may be connected to cooperation.
We’ve all done it: enjoyed a delicious meal only to nod-off in a comfy chair for a while. A habit for some but unavoidable for others, what is it about food that can make us so sleepy?
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, Edith Cowan University
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Former Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College London
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Full Teaching Professor of Psychology, Penn State
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Adjunct Faculty in Psychology, Rochester University
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Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University