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Does Eating Shell Fish Help In Treating Mood Disorders?
Question: Tonite my 93 yo father, with mild cognitive dementia, and myself, had soft shell crab sandwiches. Of course my Hoosier husband could not be in the same room. We now live in Indiana, and found a great fish store. we are from NJ, with many years in past of enjoying shellfish.
Within 5 minutes or so, both my dad and I felt great and almost elated, laughing and and clear headed.
we have had this experience with other fresh shellfish we have labored to find in the Midwest.
Question-is this just a taste memory link to our past good times, or can the selenium, or zinc, or whatever else, actually boost ones mood in so short a time? Thanx
Within 5 minutes or so, both my dad and I felt great and almost elated, laughing and and clear headed.
we have had this experience with other fresh shellfish we have labored to find in the Midwest.
Question-is this just a taste memory link to our past good times, or can the selenium, or zinc, or whatever else, actually boost ones mood in so short a time? Thanx
Brief Answer:
Possible. Can ameliorate mood swings especially
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank for the query,
Not does the shell fish contain the elements you cited, the also contain Chromium and Omega - 3 fatty acids. These are substances that are highly associated with ameliorating mood disorders.
The psychological and humoral component that both or you experience, when together, the feeling of being good, on its own, has a big role to play.
Amelioration in mood disorders after taking shell fish have been described. The difficulty is the amount of Omega 3 that could be prescribed as a supplement for daily intake. Not only does it protect against mood swings, but also protect against heart diseases.
Its possible. Thanks for using the service and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Possible. Can ameliorate mood swings especially
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank for the query,
Not does the shell fish contain the elements you cited, the also contain Chromium and Omega - 3 fatty acids. These are substances that are highly associated with ameliorating mood disorders.
The psychological and humoral component that both or you experience, when together, the feeling of being good, on its own, has a big role to play.
Amelioration in mood disorders after taking shell fish have been described. The difficulty is the amount of Omega 3 that could be prescribed as a supplement for daily intake. Not only does it protect against mood swings, but also protect against heart diseases.
Its possible. Thanks for using the service and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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