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BahamaSun 03/28/2014

I saw this on the news this morning, and I was wondering if anyone has proven this to be true. They say that a low-carb, Atkins-style diet can improve the symptoms of depression and bi-polar disorder.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2590880/Can-Atkins-style-diet-really-fight-depression-Research-suggests-low-carb-high-fat-foods-drastically-improve-mental-health.html

SeanPain 03/28/2014

It is efficient BUT it WILL throw your depression/anxiety w/e it is u personally have into a tail spin.......Im a certified personal trainer and nutritionist just so you dont think im just talking crap about it. My depression/anxiety and anger always got really bad whn i tried to diet this way......i dont suggest it

BahamaSun 03/28/2014

Thanks for the info. When I was seeing a psychiatrist, he suggested cutting back on sweets (refined sugar) and eating smaller more frequent meals, but I think that was just to keep the sugar level more stable. I
don't remember being told to give up carbs altogether.

SeanPain 03/28/2014

well usually when u say low carb diet in tends to be that you arent going to take it anything over 75-100 carbs a day. Cutting back on sugar would help alot of depression and anxiety because when you take in sugar it feels good when you have that " sugar high " but inevitably your energy levels will crash and thats what can throw you into a downward spiral of emotion.....Regular carbs wont make you crash out on energy like sugar as they are slowly digested unlike sugars fast paced digestive cycle.

If you ever have any questions about diet or anything related feel free to message me

twisted4life 03/29/2014

Sean,
Very cool that you are a nutritionist and personal trainer!
Have you ever helped people with illness/malabsorption issues find easy to digest meals, as well as help design an exercise plan that sort of starts slow...strengthen areas when one has been bedridden for some time etc?
I have tons of questions about things like that if you are familiar...I don't want to take up the whole thread or put you on the spot...but if you don't mind me picking your brain shoot me a message?
I won't be offended if you don't, so no worries :)

twisted4life 03/29/2014

Oh, and I could never give up carbs...I love them! I have changed the type I eat, but I am miserable on the Atkins type diets...I have actually stopped dieting and just aim for healthy choices..but I don't always know what those are...

J0KEYJ 03/30/2014

one thats interesting for depression..http://voices.yahoo.com/symptoms-low-serotonin-levels-3417422.html

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