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Drink 1 Cup Per Day for Depression

Mar 5, 2024

Discover how green tea can help combat depression by affecting specific areas of the brain and mood stabilization. Learn about the many health benefits of green tea, including its anti-carcinogenic and neuroprotective properties. Find out how exercise and fasting can also play a role in overcoming depression naturally.

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Green Tea and Exercise for Depression Relief

00:00 • 4min

Strategies for Overcoming Depression: Vitamin D and Fasting

04:08 • 2min

Let’s discuss the many benefits of green tea and how it can help with depression. But what exactly is green tea?

Green tea is a drink made from unfermented leaves, which makes it different from other types of tea. It contains many pharmacologically active compounds that have been found to have numerous health benefits.

One of these benefits is its ability to reduce depression. Studies have shown that drinking just three cups of green tea per week can reduce depression by 21 percent.

But how exactly does green tea help with depression?

Green tea has been found to have an impact on certain areas of the brain, such as the prefrontal cortex and the nucleus accumbens, which are involved in addiction.

It also affects the hippocampus, which plays a role in cognitive function, memory, and learning.

Another compound found in green tea is L-theanine, an amino acid that helps with mood stabilization and has been shown to improve depression directly.

But the benefits of green tea don’t stop there. Studies have also shown it to be anti-carcinogenic, antimicrobial, and neuroprotective. It has even been found to reverse age-related cognitive decline.

But drinking green tea isn’t the only natural way to combat depression. Here are some other methods you can try:

• Exercise: A study found that exercise may have effects similar to Zoloft in reducing symptoms of depression. High-intensity interval training has been proven to be particularly beneficial for those with depression and anxiety.

• Vitamin D: Deficiency in this essential nutrient has been linked to a higher risk of depression, so get enough sunlight and take a vitamin D supplement.

• Fasting: Fasting has been found to have survival properties that can help our bodies function better, including reducing symptoms of depression.

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