Seafood Feast Brightens Your Mood
Seafood Feast Brightens Your Mood
Work stress, interpersonal conflicts, academic competition, romantic troubles—mental distress is a common issue among modern people. How can one find peace amidst the chaos of daily life?
From a spiritual perspective, vegetarianism or raw food diets can cleanse the mind and body. From a medical standpoint, increasing seafood intake may help regulate mood.
According to a recent report in the American Journal of Psychiatry, seafood is rich in unsaturated fatty acids—omega-3 fatty acids—which help prevent mental illnesses.
U.S. researchers analyzed the frequency of psychiatric disorders and dietary habits across countries using epidemiological methods. Results showed that regions with higher seafood consumption had lower risks of bipolar disorder. To effectively prevent bipolar disorder, each person should consume at least 50 pounds of seafood annually.
Notably, no clear link was found between seafood intake and prevention of schizophrenia—possibly because schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have different underlying causes.
From a psychiatric classification standpoint, the most typical symptoms of bipolar disorder include:
※ Sleeping less but feeling no fatigue.
※ Others perceive the individual as overly confident, arrogant, or excessively optimistic.
※ Hurried, reckless actions.
※ Excessive talking and expressing opinions.
※ Making quick decisions on important matters and refusing others’ advice.
Treatment for bipolar disorder must combine medication and psychological counseling. Family members must offer patience and encouragement to achieve therapeutic goals. Based on this study, managing emotions through dietary control may also be worth trying.
However, seafood tends to be high in cholesterol. Therefore, when enjoying seafood dishes, always use steaming, boiling, low-oil, and low-salt cooking methods to safely consume omega-3 fatty acids.