Micro Nutrients And Mental Health- What You Need to Know Micronutrients, which include essential vitamins and minerals, support critical functions in the brain and body, such as the maintenance of nerve cells and the regulation of neurotransmitters. Vitamin B12 helps maintain the myelin sheath outer layer coating on nerve cells, for example, and folic acid is essential for healthy serotonin levels. The human brain needs a steady supply of micronutrients to function at its best, but many Americans don’t get adequate amounts in their standard diet. Deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals can have a negative impact both on cognitive performance and mood; for example, zinc deficiency can contribute to fatigue and irritability, and a shortage of thiamin may prevent production of important neurotransmitters. Research continues to show that the mind and body thrive when given the nutrients they need. vimeo/73948468
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