2006-11-02 07:35:26 · 10 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
NO! Possible chemical imbalance in the brain or brain damage are some of the explanations of mental illness.
2006-11-02 07:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by miyazaki75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some evidence that deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in some mental illnesses, particularly mood disorders which have increased over the years. Our modern diet has alot of processed foods which contain alot of oils that are high in omega-6 fatty acids. Our omega-6 to omega-3 ratio should no more than 4:1 yet the average American has ratios of 20:1 to 50:1. Our brains need sufficient omega-3's to function properly. That old saying "fish is brain food" appears to be true.
2006-11-02 20:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the food or water - it's rather the culture & the mindset of the USA which does this. The USA has the highest incidence of mental illness in the entire WORLD !!!
the problem is Amerika. The population is way too diverse & everyone' is selfish & out for themselves & $$$ only. And when people feel disconnected from the rest of society - mental illness results.
this is the truth & the whole truth, so help me God. society is too individualistic & way too aggressive & pushy & money-oriented.
2006-11-02 15:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by blackbird 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course not!!! Although some of the food in America can be questionable at times (LOL), it is not the food!! Read this link for info on mental illness:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_illness
2006-11-02 16:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by Jillybeanyweiney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea its called junk food
2006-11-03 00:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by LilahFairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What else could it be. You must be sick to eat it.
2006-11-02 15:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by msbald1nwy! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garbabe in / Garbage out.....
2006-11-02 15:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are what you eat
2006-11-02 20:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by wissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think sometimes it can make things worse
2006-11-02 17:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by MaryLou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-02 15:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by laura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋