The Role Food Plays in Anxiety and Inflammation – POPSUGAR Australia

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Millions of people struggle with stress and anxiety. While for some, anxiety is short lived or situational, there are many that battle chronic stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Stress and anxiety often lead to inflammation, causing anxiety to worsen and starts a cycle which is hard to break. Targeting inflammation relief and gut health may be one way to help break the cycle. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in nutrients that helps the body relieve inflammation may help people struggling with chronic anxiety. There are also foods that add or perpetuate inflammation that are abstained from during the diet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, impacting more than 40 million adults
  • Anxiety is a legitimate disorder that can range from short-term to chronic, and can have wide-ranging symptoms that can be attributed to a number of other conditions
  • While the specific triggers for anxiety may differ from case to case, there seem to be some common groupings of anxiety triggers

“Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, impacting more than 40 million adults. While some cases can be mild and short-lived, others can be debilitating, lasting for years, or transitioning into a chronic problem.”

Read more: https://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Foods-Cause-Anxiety-43660853