Does T2D Cause Depression? blood glucose depression diabetes dopamine elimination diet insulin insulin resistance serotonin tryptophan type-2 diabetes tyrosine Aug 03, 2024

Did you know that the link between diabetes and depression had been described as early as the 17th century?1 

Back then, English doctor Thomas Willis — one of the pioneers of diabetes research — wrote that “significant life stress, sadness, or long sorrow” made people...

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Winter Superfoods for Holiday Health amino acids animal protein anti-inflammatory diet anxiety arthritis b vitamins bone broth citrus fruits colds collagen depression dopamine eczema flu holidays immunity joint health leafy green vegetables magnesium psoriasis serotonin skin health tryptophan tyrosine vitamin a vitamin c vitamin d winter Dec 09, 2023

Ready or not, winter’s here.

And it comes with short daylight hours and chilly weather — conditions that can make people feel down and sluggish. 

Also, winter can worsen some health problems, including arthritis, skin dryness, psoriasis, and eczema.

Many people react to the...

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Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy? alcohol animal protein carbohydrates holidays melatonin serotonin sleep thanksgiving tryptophan turkey Nov 11, 2023

On the fourth Thursday of November, people all over the United States gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving. Together, they feast on a wide array of classic dishes. Once they’ve filled themselves to the brim, they lie down on the couch — only to fall asleep before they know...

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