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Old 09-20-2008, 08:19 AM   #69
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Default Serotonin Diet

First I need to state that by copying this diet does not mean I am suggestion we stop our medications. I tried that and though this diet helps it is not a substitute for the appropiate medication.

Serotonin Diet

Serotonin is a nerotransmitter. We get serotonin by eating tryptophan rich foods. Tryptophan is in meats and plants.

Vegetable Sources
Tofu, pumkin seeds, wheat gluten, almonds, Black walnuts, Black eyed peas, Tahini or sesame seeds, Hummas, Almond butter, Brown rice
Eat foods high in Folic acid 400mcg a day

Black Eyed peas, Lentil soup or stew 1 cup, Okra, Spinage, navy beans

Eat foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids
Salmon, flax seed
Eat foods rich in b-12
Soy, Rice, Cereals
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