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#321- The Science Behind Food and Mood: Nutritional Psychiatry for Depression | Uma Naidoo
Dec 27, 2023
Uma Naidoo, a triple threat in the food and medicine space, discusses topics like nutritional psychiatry, the connection between depression and nutrition, the importance of diet, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and her book 'Calm your mind with food'. The podcast also covers the relationship between serotonin and depression, Uma's research on nutrition and hormones, and the impact of individual preference and food equity in choosing a diet.
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- Nutritional psychiatry emphasizes using healthy whole foods to improve mental well-being alongside other treatments.
- Certain spices, like saffron, have scientific evidence for alleviating symptoms of depression and can play a role in mental health.
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Impact of Carboxymethylcellulose on Microbiome and Metabolism
A study found that carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), a food thickener, negatively impacts the microbiome and metabolism in rats, leading to a reduced formation of short-chain fatty acids which are beneficial for gut health.
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