Mood episodes can be managed with stabilizingmedicinesandtherapy.
In addition, a potential way to help manage mood changes is through a change in diet.
Eating the right foods may help those living with bipolar disorder feel better.
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Serotonin has been shown to be important in regulating a healthy sleeping pattern andreducing anxiety.
Those low in selenium have been shown to have a higherrisk of depression, anxiety and decreased cognition.
Magnesium has been shown to have som mood-stabilizing properties.
One study showed that probiotic supplementation helped prevent rehospitalization in patients recently discharged following hospitalization with mania.
Drinking coffee and tea are common ways people consume caffeine.
Consuming too much caffeine has been associated with increased sleep problems and exacerbation of anxiety disorders.
Therefore, it is best to avoid or limit the consumption of caffeine in a bipolar diet.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant that can negatively affect your mood.
Most psychiatric medications state that users should not consume alcohol as it can interfere with their effectiveness.
Alcohol has been shown to be a trigger for depressive episodes.
Typically, additives and thickeners are added to enhance the flavour and improve the texture of the food.
A diet high in processed carbohydrates may be associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety.
It helps regulates blood pressure.
MAOIs inhibit monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that cleans out excess tyramine in the body.
Those on MAOIs should avoid foods that contain tyramine.
Its important to talk to your doctor about your medications before eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice.
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