Is there a connection between beating depression and eating almond butter?

Question

If so, how does it work biochemically?

Answer 1

The only thing I can think of is omega-3 fatty acids. There have been recent studies that have shown they can be beneficial in treating mood disorders. But walnuts, not almonds, are the star of the nut world when it comes to omega 3's. Other excellent sources are fatty fish like salmon and tuna and flaxseeds and flaxseed oil.

Answer 2

If a person has Major Depression (sometimes called clinical depression by lay people), nothing is effective to clear this up except antidepressant medication and a good professional counselor.

Sometimes if the depression is not too bad, counseling may be enough. All of these so called nutritional treatments are worthless and only delay effective treatment.

I'm sorry, but that is the truth. I used to work as a R.N. on a psychiatric unit for 22 years. I saw people who used these so called treatments until they got so bad that they had to be hospitalized on the psych unit. If they had gone to a doctor, they probably would have never got that depressed.

Answer 3

Almonds have magnesium and sometimes depression is related to a lack of magnesium. It also has calcium which is required for the uptake of magnesium in the body so it's a good resource to try.

Answer 4

Peanut butter =]

Answer 5

Never heard of that. Am skeptical.

Answer 6

Surely you jest........there is no connection at all.