Can food assist depression??

[~Leanne~]

I have PCOS and at the moment think I am also suffering from PND. The only thing is I seem to feel worse after eating certain foods, like chocolate and coffee, or anything that contains caffeine or exhuberent amounts of sugar. (Except my daily cup of tea).

I know that PCOS sufferers should stay away from these types of foods (which is sooo hard), which makes me ask:

Does anyone know if certain foods can bring on depression symptoms in PCOS sufferers, or could it just be a conincidence?

[hannanat]

Food can definitely alter your moods. There is a fantastic website where you can type in an additive and it will tell you its neg side effects - many if them include depression on the list. I cant type the link here, but its called additivealert and its Australian. Good luck.

[BellyBelly]

I am a strong believer in this also, that what you eat effects your moods and how you feel. Just seeing the response from so many women on BB that are taking In-Liven - all say that they have found not only more energy but have been coping so much better and sleeping so much better than normal. I think post-natally we don't look after ourselves or feed ourselves as well as we should, so this is another reason it's working so well.

[EllyBoo72]

Not sure about the POCS situation, but when i cut sugars out of my diet, I slept better, and just felt more energetic and happier all round.
Good luck hope you find an answer soon.

[~Leanne~]

Thank you everyone for your help. I will have a look re In-liven....
I am also off to the dr on Thurs with my dd re her colic / relflux, so will ask re me at the same time.

Boy I love BB!