Depression & Anxiety

Optimizing Tryptophan Conversion to Battle Depression

Learn how dietary choices and intake of nutrients, such as tryptophan, can influence brain chemistry and mood.
Optimizing Tryptophan Conversion to Battle Depression
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Zena le Roux
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Depression is on the rise globally, but alleviating the condition might be as simple as watching what we eat.

Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain health and mood regulation, with key nutrients such as tryptophan serving as the building blocks for feel-good neurotransmitters.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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