Nutrient-Based Interventions for Mental Health: A Psychosomatic Medicine Perspective
Nutrient-Based Interventions for Mental Health
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Nutrient-Based Interventions, Psychosomatic Medicine Perspective, Mental Health, Stress ResponsesAbstract
The psychosomatic paradigm underlines the complex connection between psychological aspects and physical health. The review will discuss the importance of nutrition in this context, paying attention to the effects that certain elements of the diet have on mental health. The most important nutrients are B vitamins (B6, B12, folate), omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin D, and amino acids (tryptophan, tyrosine), which are necessary in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, neuroprotection, and in the modulation of stress responses. The lack of these nutrients is linked with the risk of getting depressed, feeling anxious, and being less cognitive. These findings are transforming the field of psychosomatic medicine into the new trends of personalized nutrition, digital health, and psychoneuroimmunology. Yet, there are obstacles to the implementation of holistic nutrition interventions, such as the necessity of mindfulness-based eating interventions, emotion control during dietary counseling, and efficient behavior change models. By managing psychosomatic-related factors with specific nutritional approaches, there is an excellent opportunity for more successful and individualized healthcare, based on the concept that the mind and body are one inseparable organism. These approaches require further research and integration into the systems in order to optimize them.
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