Nutrients which help us to calm down

A) Calcium

• It acts as a gatekeeper to transmit signals between the nerve cells.

Deficiency:
In the parasympathetic nervous system, it will hinder the process of signal transmitting which tell the body to slow down.

Source:
Tofu, green leafy vegetables, dairy products.


B) Amino Acids

1. Trytophan:

Convert to serotonin after entering the brain. Serotonin has a calming effect on the body.
Sources: Milk, Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds.

2. Glutamine: 80% 0f amino nitrogen is derived from here.
Sources: Food high in protein: Fish, meat, beans, and dairy products.

3. Gamma-Amino Butryic Acid (GABA)
It is a neutrotransmitter that slow down activities between brain nerve cells. So it has a mild relaxing effect.