Good intentions 2019
Have you made any New Year's resolutions yet? Will 2019 be a healthier, more enjoyable, and better year for you than 2018? Then make sure you have a solid foundation. Give yourself the best foundation by thinking about your own body first. Healthy gut flora is the foundation for healthy and happy thoughts. Be good to your body, and it will be good to you.
Serotonin
We believe serotonin is the most important neurotransmitter (a signaling substance in the brain, among other things) for long-term satisfaction. Contentment can lead to lasting happiness because you're less inclined to choose short-lived pleasures, such as poor nutrition, smoking, gambling, pornography, alcohol, and substance abuse. These quick fixes for happiness provide a temporary high, much like cocaine. If your serotonin levels are low, you're more susceptible to these "temporary highs," causing your serotonin levels to steadily decline, leading you to pursue even more of these temporary highs. These "temporary highs" become less and less enjoyable, and as a result, they ultimately make you unhappy. This is a negative spiral because you're constantly making the wrong decisions to achieve a temporary "high.".
People with higher serotonin levels often make better (social) decisions and choose less for "temporary highs" because they're not needed. This also ensures that serotonin levels remain at a healthy level or even increase. By reading this article, we hope you'll take a step in the right direction and embark on the positive spiral of increased serotonin.
You can read it here how important serotonin is and how you can increase it even more.
If you cannot easily get out of the negative spiral because you are actually addicted to your bad lifestyle, you can use our services, such as nutritional coaching, lifestyle coaching or even a trip session. A trip session works as a kickstart for a positive serotonin spiral.
Probiotics
Probiotics are bacteria that you can take in pill form or as a food supplement (e.g., yogurt or kefir). These bacteria nest in your intestines. Certain bacterial strains are essential for pre-digesting essential nutrients from food that our bodies can't digest on their own (e.g., dietary fiber). Because the bacteria in your intestines handle a significant portion of food digestion and partly determine how you feel, it's wise to ensure that the right bacterial strains are present in your intestines. Several strains promote the production of serotonin through the right diet.
The bacteria below are serotonin-enhancing strains.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus casei
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
There are many probiotic brands and supplements available. After researching online, we chose Ultra Jarro Dophilus. This probiotic survives stomach acid thanks to its special gel. Ultra Jarro Dophilus also contains seven other valuable bacterial strains. You only need to take this treatment once.
The production of serotonin
Below you can see how serotonin is formed. All the substances listed are essential and can be obtained from food or supplemented with supplements to be on the safe side.
Tryptophan
Tryptophan is the amino acid that serves as a building block for serotonin. Tryptophan is absorbed better when no other amino acids (building blocks of proteins) are present. Tryptophan is taken before bed.
Magnesium
Magnesium citrate is the most absorbable form of magnesium. Besides forming serotonin, magnesium is involved in thousands of other biochemical processes. Take the extra magnesium citrate before bed.
Multivitamin
To meet all the B vitamins and zinc needed for serotonin production, we recommend Animal Pak. Animal Pak is a high-dose multivitamin and contains many other vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for your health. Half a dose per day is sufficient. Animal Pak is available in powder form or as pills. You can take the pills every other day. You can take half the powder dose per day. Athletes are advised to take a full dose before exercising.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is already included in Animal Pak, but the intake could be slightly higher, especially in winter. In summer, the body produces some vitamin D itself in the sun. If there's little summer sun, take the extra vitamin D before bed.
DHA and EPA
DHA and EPA are omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish oil. DHA and EPA are involved in serotonin release and sensitivity. Take omega-3s with DHA and EPA before bed.
Read more about it here the importance of omega 3
Your shopping list
Here are the recommended supplements for a pleasant 2019.
- Ultra Jarro Dophilus (probiotics)
- Magnesium Citrate
- Tryptophan
- Vitamin D
- Omega 3 (DHA and EPA)
- Animal pak (multivitamin, powder variant)
You buy Ultra Jarro Dophilus (probiotics) once to ensure the correct bacteria are present. Once this treatment is finished, you should only buy it again after a course of antibiotics. Take the Animal Pak multivitamin (half dose) after a meal, and it is recommended that you continue taking it. Take tryptophan, vitamin D, Omega 3 (EPA and DHA), and magnesium citrate before bed and continue taking them daily.
Happy 2019 in advance
We hope 2019 will be a good year for you, with self-care and happiness at the forefront. The supplements in this article will definitely give you a boost. Make making yourself happy your New Year's resolution.