10 Unexpected Deficiencies That Will Cause Depression

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

You can find Selenium in pastured chicken, Brazil nuts, meat (mostly grass-fed), pastured eggs, bivalves (oysters and clams), seafood (mostly wild-caught), organic fruits, organic vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and seeds.

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#7 – Iron

Iron deficiency increases the risk of suffering from depression, and it greatly boosts its severity, which is why it is very important to consume it and decrease your chances of developing this unwanted psychological condition.

Iron can be found in duck, chicken liver, beef liver, shellfish, eggs, sardines, blackstrap molasses, nuts (especially pistachios and cashews), raisins, beans, spirulina, spinach, and dark chocolate.

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#8 – Iodine

All of our bodily cells need iodine to have a healthy metabolism regulation, and its deficiency can greatly slow down many organs in the body and prevent them from working properly, which can lead to lack of focus, memory and mood issues.

Iodine can be found in egg yolk, saltwater fish, salt (iodine-improved), crude cheese, and sea vegetables (kelp, dulse, nori, and hijiki).

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#9 – Manganese

The mineral that is responsible for cofactor duties is the Manganese, and it provides a big number of enzymes that help out with many different bodily functions. According to studies, the majority of people who suffer from depression have low levels of manganese-dependent enzymes.

You can find Manganese in fruits, chocolate, vegetables, and nuts (mostly hazelnuts and macadamias).

*Please note that taking a large amount of manganese can lead to neurodegenerative disorders.

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#10 – Inositol

We have very high levels of Inositol in our brains that is largely responsible for neurotransmitter creation. Our bodies can produce this component from glucose, but sadly, people with depression tend to have very low levels of it inside their brains.