Edamame Can Prevent Depression
High amounts of homocysteine interfere with the production of multiple hormones responsible in one way or another for our mental health.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that not only helps you feel happy. But also it is associated with social behaviors, mood, sleep, eating patterns, coping mechanisms, and cognitive functions.
Dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, sleep, and appetite.
Fortunately, folic acid in Edamame beans prevents excessive homocysteine formation in the body and helps with depression.
Also, due to its high content of isoflavones, soy products like Edamame have brain-protective properties.
In one study, women who were given isoflavone preparations for six months performed better on a verbal fluid test than women who were given placebos.
In animal studies, the researcher explained that soy products alter serotonin’s metabolism in monkeys, which can be very useful for the prevention of depression.
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