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Our bodies need certain nutrients to create the "feel good" chemicals in our brain such as serotonin and dopamine. Tryptophan is one required to make serotonin. It is an essential Amino Acid that we need to ingest in our diet. I go into detail in this video about how it can help with mental health and what evidence there is for it. Below are quotes and articles used in the video.

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“This case report demonstrated the use of targeted micronutrient and amino acid therapy, along with a low glycemic diet, resulted in marked improvement in all mood disorder symptoms this patient experienced. It also highlights that a comprehensive integrative approach may be a beneficial option for individuals with mood disorders.”

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“The targeted use of individual amino acid supplements will balance brain chemistry to alleviate anxiety, fear, worry, panic attacks, and feeling stressed or overwhelmed. They can also be helpful in addressing other problems that contribute to or exacerbate anxiety, such as sugar cravings and addictions. In addition, they can help with depression and insomnia, which often co-occur with anxiety.”

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“Even if more studies are needed to confirm that tryptophan is effective for anxiety disorders, it works for some people and it could work for you. Adjusting your diet to maximize your essential amino acids is inexpensive and helps you get healthier in other ways. So even if its effects on anxiety turn out to be negligible, it will still help you to eat better.”

How Amino Acid for Anxiety Can Help You | NowPsych | Online Psychiatry

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