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July 24, 2004 |
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Depression Neurotransmitters Are Derived From Nutrients in Your Diet Interestingly, all of the neurotransmittersboth inhibitory and excitatoryare derived from nutrients that you take in through your diet. They are produced from the amino acids found in the protein that you eat. Serotonin is produced within the brain from the essential amino acid tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), an amino acid produced from tryptophan. While tryptophan is not currently available as a supplement, it is abundant in turkey, pumpkin seeds, and almonds. In addition to increasing serotonin levels, 5-HTP triggers an increase in endorphins and other neurotransmitters that are often low in cases of depression. The excitatory neurotransmitters, which can cause anxiety, are derived from tyrosine, a very important amino acid that is produced from the essential amino acid phenylalanine. A variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and magnesium, act as co-factors and are necessary for the conversion of these amino acids into neurotransmitters.
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