Have you ever felt gloomy for no obvious reason? Like you’re rocking your job, you just met your soulmate, you have everything you ever wished, but still can’t enjoy life? Sometimes it seems like there’s something in your brain that stops you from being happy.
There are some thoughts, no matter how successful you are, that bring you down and make you question yourself. Well, you might be surprised if I tell you that sometimes some vitamin deficiency can make you low-spirited. It’s true.
So next time you feel blue, check if you’ve had enough of the nutrients below:
calcium, chromium, folate, iron, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and zinc.
All of these nutrients cheer us up in their own unique ways. But somehow, they all are involved in boosting serotonin, which is happiness neurotransmitter. B6, for example, is one of the key vitamins for synthesizing serotonin in our body.
You can take supplements or just try to correct your nutrition habits. Also be careful with the food you consume. Some foods block minerals and they don’t let vitamins be absorbed. Especially drinks that are high in caffeine can decrease absorption of vitamins and minerals.
So next time before you jump into the conclusion that you might be depressed, consult a doctor, measure your vitamins levels, or change your diet. You will see the results yourself. Absence of vitamins not only draw you down and make you feel discouraged but also, lowers your energy level. Using a sophisticated collection of vitamins and supplements can affect your quality of life, and of course happiness, drastically.