The Effects of Food on Neurotransmitters:
Anderson, G. Nutrient control of brain neurotransmitter synthesis and function. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 1983; 61: 271-81.
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Dietary Fats and Neurotransmitters:
Bourre, JM. Function of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids in the nervous system. Prostaglandins Leukot. Essential Fatty Acids 1993 Jan; 48(1): 5-15.
Bruinsma, K. Dieting, essential fatty acid intake and depression. Nutrition Reviews 2000; 58 (4): 98-108.
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Stress and Neurotransmitters:
Markus, R, et al. Effects of food on cortisol and mood in vulnerable subjects under controllable and uncontrollable stress. Physiology of Behavior 2000 Aug-Sep; 70(3-4): 333-42.
Tsigus, C. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress. J. Psychosomatic Research 2002 Oct; 53(4): 865-71.
