To fix a somber mood because patients suffering from depression, doctors usually prescribe a drug with valproic acid content. Apparently the content of drug used to treat depression can be found in natural food ingredients, namely cocoa, fruit, berries, and tea.
This discovery is the result of a study led by Karina Martinez-Mayorga, PhD performed at Torrey Pines Institute and at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In this research, the team discovered the molecules in chocolate, fruit and other foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids act as a mood enhancer.
"From the research, it is proven chocolate, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and tea can be a mood stabilizing," he said.
Martinez - Mayorga said experts are developing these findings to be made into medicine for maintaining cognitive health, enhance mental alertness and delay the onset of memory loss. The findings of this study will be compared to valproic acid, to what extent analyzed can affect depressed mood.
He hopes the new findings into recommendations or nutritional supplements with less risk of side effects. However, it should be remembered that these findings can not be construed as a substitute for anti-depression drugs. For those who do not drink antidepressants, healthy lifestyle has been shown to improve mood.
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