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Why do we think of food supplements for the body but not for the mind?

When your child is struggling with mental wellbeing, not many people think of how food supplements can help, this article by Professor Sarah Pontefract has a look at the mood science.

Why do we think of food supplements for the body but not for the mind?

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You have probably given your child a multivitamin, you give them without a second thought as the connection between nutrition & physical health just makes sense, but when you child is struggling with mental wellbeing, not many people think of how supplements can help, this article by Professor Sarah Pontefract breaks down the biology of mental health, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, healthy neurotransmitter function & the gut microbiome and shines a light on the natural ingredients that can support.

Learning outcomes

  • How can food supplements support the biology of mental wellbeing?

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AnxietyDepressionNeurodiversityEmotional WellbeingSelf-CareStress & BurnoutParents & CarersAll Ages