Taking your vitamins could help you with your mental health.

Katherine Rushton, from the CMHA here in Thompson, spoke to Arctic Radio News to talk about the importance of just a few of the member of the vitamin B family when it comes to the brain.

She said that vitamin B1 help turn glucose into fuel for the brain, and that without it your brain will rapidly run out of energy. A vitamin B3 deficiency results in increased agitation and anxiety, while low B5 levels lead to fatigue and depression.

Rushton said that when it comes to the food you eat, high sugar meals should be avoided, as they result in what she calls a vicious cycle of mood swings. She said that foods like eggs help boost serotonin levels, which is known to help reduce depression and regulate anxiety.

While healthy nutrition and vitamins are important, Rushton said that those who are dealing with a mental health issue should not see it as an alternative to professional help. She added that a property diet is more of a supplement to go along with sharing, seeking proper help, and taking prescribed medications.