A number of beneficial bacteria in yogurt can influence brain chemistry to help reduce anxiety or depression.
The professor at the University of South Bohemia (Czech Republic) has explored the relationship between daily consumption of yogurt with improved stress. Twenty healthy students participated in the pilot program for about 250ml yoghurt daily for 6 weeks. The blood tests were performed before and after all this time to compare with samples of the second group of 20 other students do not eat yogurt.
In the same experimental conditions to pressure stress, the second group of students to a decrease in the average number of lymphocytes which are specialized cells of the immune system. The decline in lymphocytes is believed to result from the stress endured led to weakened immune systems. As the student group ate yogurt regularly, leukocyte count increased significantly. White blood cells help the body fight infections and foreign bodies in the blood, which helps the body healthy and bring pleasure to people.
Another study also scientists made American Institute of experiments considered the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteria which is found in yogurt in mice. These mice are applying a special diet with Lactobacillus rhamnosus provided within 28 days. Then the team found that the brain of mice with certain developments. The level of stress related to their low hormone regulation Cortiscosterone help reduce anxiety and depression.
To conclude yogurt can treat depression in humans or not, scientists have continued on the experimental and clinical trials. However, the study also pointed out the new evidence on the link between gut flora and function of the central nervous system, especially on neurotransmitter substances. Therefore, the researchers believe that the addition of probiotic bacteria needed to improve mood and reduce anxiety stimulate bowel syndrome.
But researchers at McMaster University (Canada) and Cork (Ireland) has made a series of checks on multiple mouse behavior, hormone corticosterone measurements, to investigate the role of the vagus nerve, tissue testing brain of mice using chemical methods to detect activity levels of GABA in particular (an amino acid to maintain the normal functioning of the brain is neuron system).
Since then, scientists concluded the mice diet with Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteria will "behave" less stressful than the other is this micronutrient supplementation. In addition, the level of stress induced by corticosterone significantly lower volume. The researchers also emphasized the important role of bacteria in the intestinal tract and the combination of probiotic bacteria to the brain, as well as an additional method for the treatment of stress-related disorders such as anxiety and depression.
The scientists also focused on the appropriate diet against stress. Reducing stress can help control body weight. Many people who are overweight or obese do not know their daily food is a cause of stress. Prolonged stress can cause health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, stomach ulcers, weight gain (which may lead to overweight or obesity) ... So for a healthy body comfort, may consider the following foods:
- Keep the mood:
Mood, may actively reduce stress. To improve mood, stress can eat yogurt, almonds, pistachio, papaya, salmon, scallops, baby clams, shrimp and nuts. Vitamin B will increase the production of serotonin in the brain, helps people relax. Folic acid (also called folate) helps improve mood. The nuts will provide vitamin B6, and fish and yogurt for vitamin B12.
- Strengthening the immune system:
An immunity is impaired may increase the risk of disease and indirectly raise stress levels. To improve the immune system and anti-Vietnam stress can eat blueberries, broccoli, green peppers, kiwi fruit, strawberries, tomatoes, yogurt. The fruit can supplement vitamin C is very good for health.
- Control your anger:
Feeling angry will make higher stress. Therefore, to control anger and stress eating pear, banana, bananas, black beans, corn, turkey, potatoes, beans. When angry need additional potassium, an electrolyte to reduce blood pressure. This case should choose foods with lots of antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and minerals. Antioxidants help "fix" the damage of cells caused by stress.
- To sleep:
And adequate sleep helps fight stress. To improve the quality of sleep, stress fighting to eat peas, lentils, oatmeal, pumpkin seeds, spinach, vegetables. These categories provide magnesium acts as natural sedative to relax the muscles, blood vessels and digestive system. In addition, magnesium plays a role in the stimulation of serotonin (a hormone regulating quiet).
- Foods to avoid to combat stress:
Try to use as little as possible in the following foods if often tense. Beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, chocolate can cause increased anxiety and stress hormone levels. Fat in cakes, pies, cookies ... because it increases the risk of heart disease. Read food labels to avoid foods that contain hydrogenated vegetable oils.
Also use too much sugar makes your blood sugar rise and insulin production. This process makes the adrenal gland (gland located above the kidneys two, responsible for managing stressful situations) are less likely to regulate stress hormones, protects the body against stress and help online adjacent to adjust weight. Or excessive drinking is detrimental to the adrenal glands.
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