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News Topical, Digital Desk : Maintaining mental health in today's busy life is no less than a challenge. Due to this, people are facing many mental problems including depression, anxiety, lack of sleep. You must have also noticed that people have started living more busy than before. Due to this, they are neither able to take care of their health nor their diet.

 

Let us tell you that just like the body, the brain also needs vitamins to keep it healthy. If there is a deficiency of these, then it has a profound effect on mental health. The deficiency of some vitamins can disturb the balance of the brain. Our article today is also on this. Today, in this article, we will tell you which vitamins deficiency affects mental health. We will also know which things you can include in your diet to strengthen your brain.

 

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 helps the brain to function properly. Its deficiency can cause problems like memory loss, dizziness, confusion, irritability and depression. Feeling tired, difficulty in focusing, forgetting things are some of its main symptoms.

 

Where to get Vitamin B12

Milk, yogurt, eggs, meat, fish and fortified cereals contain a good amount of vitamin B12. If you are a vegetarian, you can take soy milk, mushrooms, fortified bread or supplements after consulting your doctor.

 

vitamin D

Till now you must have read and known that Vitamin D only keeps bones healthy, but it is not so. It also controls the mood center of the brain. Its deficiency can cause problems like depression, anxiety and fatigue. Its deficiency can be identified by feeling sad, restless and lack of sleep.

 

where did you get it from

Sit in the morning sun (10-15 minutes daily). Apart from this, include fish and egg yolk in your diet.

 

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 helps balance brain neurotransmitters (such as serotonin and dopamine). Its deficiency can cause irritability, depression, and lack of sleep .

 

where did you get it from

To fulfil this deficiency, include banana, spinach, sunflower seeds, gram, milk and nuts in your diet.

 

How to take care of mental health

  • Take a diet rich in vitamins and minerals
  • Avoid processed and junk foods
  • Take 15 to 20 minutes of morning sunlight daily
  • Get enough sleep
  • Don’t take stress
  • Do meditation


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