Harvard Psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, MD has devoted her career to the science of food and mental health. She’s pioneering the field of nutritional psychiatry and providing nutrition and lifestyle tools that can empower us to take control of our health. On this segment of her new interview on The Model Health Show, she’s highlighting the remarkable benefits that can be found in a simple cup of green tea. When it comes to mental and emotional well-being, green tea has a special nutrient called L-theanine that’s able to increase the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA. This interaction has been found to help reduce anxiety and make you feel more centered and relaxed. Another way that L-theanine works to improve mental wellness and cognition is noted in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Topography. The researchers observed that L-theanine intake increases the frequency of alpha brain waves, indicating reduced stress, enhanced focus, and even increased creativity. Check out this brand new interview with @drumanaidoo right now through your favorite podcast app, YouTube, or at lnk.to/food-mental-health-connection 🍽❤️🧠