The video discusses the relationship between the brain and the intestine, highlighting that 95% of the body's serotonin receptors are found in the intestine. A psychiatrist from the University of São Paulo, Marco Antônio Arruda, shares that while only a third of people who suffer from anxiety seek treatment, there are foods that can help reduce anxiety symptoms.
General guidelines for reducing anxiety through diet include:
* Staying hydrated to reduce anxious symptoms and improve concentration
* Avoiding coffee and alcohol, which can worsen anxiety symptoms
* Preferring complex carbohydrates, such as whole foods, to avoid spikes in blood sugar levels
* Not skipping meals and avoiding prolonged fasting to prevent hypoglycemia and excessive adrenaline increase
Specific foods that can help reduce anxiety include:
* Magnesium-rich foods, such as spinach, which have anxiolytic properties
* Zinc-rich foods, such as egg yolks, cashew nuts, and magnesium
* Probiotics, found in yogurt, pickles, and sauerkraut, which can reduce social anxiety
* Asparagus, which has calming properties and is used in Chinese medicine to reduce anxiety
The video emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself and not feeling guilty for not following a perfect diet. It also encourages viewers to consult a professional if they continue to experience anxiety symptoms.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. 95% of the body's serotonin receptors are in the intestine.
2. Only a third of people who suffer from anxiety seek treatment.
3. One reason people may not seek treatment for anxiety is a fear of taking medication and undergoing long therapy.
4. The brain is made up of more than 90% water.
5. Even small dehydration can compromise the functioning of areas that regulate mood, attention, and impulse control.
6. Staying hydrated can help reduce anxious symptoms and improve concentration.
7. Excessive caffeine consumption can worsen anxiety symptoms.
8. Alcohol can initially reduce anxiety, but it has a rebound effect that can increase anxiety the next day.
9. Complex carbohydrates, such as whole foods, can help keep blood sugar levels stable and reduce anxiety.
10. Skipping meals and prolonged fasting can lead to hypoglycemia, which can increase adrenaline and trigger anxiety.
11. Magnesium has a reducing effect on anxiety and can be found in foods such as spinach, nuts, and oilseeds.
12. Zinc is related to good brain function and can be found in foods such as egg yolks and cashew nuts.
13. Probiotics can reduce social anxiety and can be found in foods such as yogurt, pickles, and sauerkraut.
14. Asparagus has calming properties and can help reduce anxiety.
15. Many people benefit from changes in their diet, but some may need additional strategies, such as pharmacological or therapeutic interventions.