“Depression and insomnia, two often entwined conditions, can be traced back to low levels of serotonin, a hormone that’s created from an amino acid called tryptophan. But did you know that your morning bowl of oatmeal could be a powerful ally in this battle? Yes indeed, oatmeal, along with other foods like eggs, chicken, and peanuts are rich in tryptophan. A study published in the Nutrients journal in twenty sixteen suggests that these high-tryptophan foods may assist in regulating both mood and sleep. So, next time you’re feeling down, remember that a simple, wholesome bowl of oatmeal could be your ticket to better mental health. Stay healthy, stay happy!”
References
Trisha A. Jenkins, Jason C. D. Nguyen, Kate E. Polglaze, and Paul P. Bertrand (2016, January), Influence of Tryptophan and Serotonin on Mood and Cognition with a Possible Role of the Gut-Brain Axis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4728667/