The Happy Eating Podcast

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Is it possible to eat your way to a better mood? Can foods really impact how the brain makes you think and feel? The “Happy Eating Podcast” was created after we couldn’t find the information that we needed for ourselves and our families. Join us as we break down the connection between food and mental wellness as we explore how food, diet, supplements, and daily habits can make for truly Happy Eating.

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Thursday Mar 09, 2023

Zinc--Could You Benefit From More of It?

Thursday Mar 09, 2023

You may think about zinc when your nose starts running, but you probably don’t think about it much more beyond that. That said, should zinc be on your radar outside of cold season? What, if any, role does zinc play in your mental wellness? In today’s episode, we dig into zinc and its role in our bodies—how much do you need, where can you get it, and if you have depression or anxiety, could taking a zinc supplement help you? Let’s find out.

References and links:

Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

Zinc in Depression: A Meta-Analysis

The Role of Zinc in Mood Disorders

Clinician guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals: The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Taskforce