Important NoteRemember that if you are considering using a supplement – you should discuss it with your healthcare team. Your healthcare team – whether your GI or IBD dietitian – can help double check for any potential interactions that you need to be aware of.Also, low mood and anxiety could be signs that we need to look at other factors of nutrition like nutrient deficiencies and overall intake. Vitamin D is one of the more well known nutrients that when low can impact mood. Lastly, remember if you find yourself in need of further support reach out to a therapist as well. Herb Focus: SaffronSaffron is a beautiful herb that is used as a spice in cooking and is gaining a lot of traction in its use as a mood supportive herb. Saffron is thought to have this beneficial effect through it’s modulation of neurotransmitters such as:Both rat and human studies have confirmed this anti-depressant effect. In a double blind randomized human trial, forty adults diagnosed with major depression were divided into two groups- placebo group and the saffron group. The saffron group took 30 mg of a well absorbed saffron, twice daily. After 6 weeks:Saffron vs. MedicationsSaffron also seems […]
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