Supplements and Food for my Mental Health
⏩️ Consult your medical professional before taking supplements, especially if you are on medication. Do not quit any medication to take a supplement. No matter how good the supplement sounds.
🚫 Not a medical professional. I haven't been diagnosed with any mental health disorders. This is for general stress, anxiety, depressive thoughts, and overthinking
📗Make sure to also research what you are taking.
🏷Supplements do have a dosage limit. Do not use all at once. Go one at a time, so u gauge how well each supplement works.
🟦 Results with vary. I have been using this combination along with a decent diet and grounding techniques.
Fiber( atleast 5 months of using it) and L-Glutamine(3 weeks) is improving my gut.
Flaxseed( 3 months) and Chia Seeds( 3 weeks)to get Omega 3s.
B-Vitamins( atleast 5 months), Beta Alanine( 3 weeks), Gaba( 4 weeks) for my anxiety, overthinking and general stress.
If you wanna learn more about the relationship between b-vitamins and gaba then check out this article
https://www.suzannegazdamd.com/blog---ms-in-the-news/the-relationship-between-glutamate-and-gaba
Credit:
https://aminoco.com/blogs/amino-acids/amino-acids-for-brain-repair?srsltid=AfmBOorA4AlmFpTefQevlxIB4zOPhdBbVjZjLXsWI9PDvYqb5hPEFzUj
https://www.drhagmeyer.com/anxiety-glutamate-and-gaba/
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From my ongoing experience managing general stress and overthinking, I’ve found that combining certain supplements with a balanced diet really helps support my mental health. For example, fiber and L-Glutamine have been great for improving my gut health, which I later learned is closely tied to brain function. Adding flaxseed and chia seeds helped boost my Omega-3 intake, which is known to support brain health and mood regulation. I also took B-vitamins and GABA for several weeks to help ease anxiety and promote relaxation. It’s important to introduce supplements one at a time and monitor their effects, as everyone’s body reacts differently. I took care to avoid exceeding recommended dosages, and I never replaced prescribed medications with supplements without medical advice. The science behind these choices made sense to me once I read about neurotransmitters like GABA and glutamate, which balance excitatory and inhibitory signals in the brain. Taking supplements that support this balance, alongside healthy gut function, can reduce feelings of stress and support a stable mood. One practical tip I’d give is to combine supplement intake with grounding techniques and mindfulness practices for a more holistic effect. Even though I haven’t been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, this regimen has noticeably decreased my overthinking and helped me manage everyday stress more effectively. Remember to research each supplement thoroughly and consult healthcare professionals, especially if you are on medication. This is a personal journey, and your needs might be different, so patience and self-awareness are key to finding what truly works for your mental well-being.
