Anti-stress diet keeps your defenses intact

• April 25, 2024

The stress is the bad number one of our days, living under Pressure , overwork and everyday problems are undermining our reserves of vitamins , above all, those of B complex , responsible for maintaining the health of the nervous system and involved in the production of Energy .

When our body is required an extra load of Energy by pressures at work, or by stress emotional (such as the separation of a loved one, or the shock of receiving bad news), the body exhausts the reserves of Energy and consequently those of Vitamin B , which makes us vulnerable to suffering from depression , insomnia or irritability .

To avoid the harmful effects and the loss of immunological defenses (consequence of stress ) it is necessary to consume one diet rich in Vitamin B . Dark green vegetables such as broccoli, Swiss chard and spinach, cereals and legumes contain adequate percentages of it.

Some foods stimulate the proper functioning of cells nervous ones helping the organism to stay relaxed, while others favor the irritability . Among the food that gives us relaxation we can find banana, almonds, wheat germ, brewer's yeast and sunflower seeds.

In contrast, alcohol reduces levels of Vitamin B in blood , what causes irritability ; In addition, excessive consumption of coffee, cola, canned products and the use of contraceptives decreases the levels of Vitamin B in the body, what generates aggressiveness , depression , fatigue or insomnia .

The B complex It consists of several vitamins , which favor the health of cells nervous, to improve the quality of life and keep the body alert, relaxed, with vitality and energy. It also helps to face the load of activities that modern life demands, in a natural way, avoiding the addictive consequences produced by some drugs used to avoid depression or irritability . Among the vitamins of the B complex are:

1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Found in green vegetables such as Swiss chard, watercress and spinach, in corn, oats, prunes, nuts and brewer's yeast.
2. Symptoms of deficiency: Fatigue , weightloss, depression , edema and gastrointestinal problems.
3. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Found in the liver, milk, eggs, avocado, green and yellow vegetables, grains and seeds. Symptoms of deficiency: abrasions in the mouth, inflamed tongue, irritated eyes, anemia Y dermatitis .
4. Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Found in liver, meat, fish, avocado, cheese, grains, nuts and potatoes. Symptoms of deficiency: indigestion , weakness, diarrhea , insomnia Y Headaches .
5. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Found in meat, chicken, liver, eggs, salmon, clams, royal jelly, rice, avocado and seeds. Symptoms of deficiency: cardiovascular disorders, indigestion , weakness , infections .
6. Vitamin B6: It is found in meat, poultry, fish, bananas, green vegetables, tomatoes, cereals and nuts. Symptoms of deficiency: skin lesions, dermatitis , anemia , nervous disorders and weakness .
7. Vitamin B12: It is found in meat, liver, yolks, crab, sardines, salmon and oysters. Symptoms of deficiency: slow growth, inflamed tongue, anemia Y nervousness .
8. The complex of vitamin B is essential for the health of the nervous system. Its deficiency provokes irritability , depression , headache , anxiety , insomnia and difficulty concentrating.

We can also count on the help of some herbal remedies that have been used since ancient times to maintain the health of the nervous system such as orange blossom, linden, lettuce, valerian, kava-kava, chamomile, mint, passionaria and melissa; these plants are used in natural medicine for their sedative effects; They also avoid insomnia and nervous excitement and regulate the heart rate. Here we present some examples:

Peppermint: Substance used by indigenous natives to avoid fights and calm the nerves. Reduce tensions and help create a relaxed atmosphere.

Kava- Kava: Plant native to the Fiji Islands, contains kavain, substance that acts as a muscle relaxant and reduces the states of anxiety , tension and excitement, induces a restful sleep, relieves insomnia and the nervousness .

Valeriana: It has been considered as one of the best painkillers and antispasmodics, lessens the effects of hysteria, migraine and insomnia .

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