The nervous system is in charge of keeping you calm, cool, and collected. But sometimes the nervous system doesn’t work as well as it should. The result is depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, and a host of other mood and behavioural disorders.
Medication is an option for those suffering from severe nervous system conditions. But for many people, regular exercise, sleep and an increase in nutrients is enough to put them back on course.
Research has shown that deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids are contributing factors in many mood disorders, depression among them. One of the most cited studies is an eight-week trial conducted in 2010 at McGill University in Montréal; it found that omega-3 supplements helped about half the patients with major depression.
Indeed, the omega-3 fatty acids in Chia have been shown by many other studies to nourish the brain and help create a sense of calm and focus.
“Chia’s minerals and B vitamins also lend a sense of calm and focus while helping the nervous system to work more efficiently.”Tryptophan, also found in Chia, is an amino acid that helps the brain create serotonin and melatonin, two feel-good neurotransmitters.
