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3. B-Vitamins For Mood

A deficiency in the B-vitamins, particularly B12, has been linked to mood changes and depression. The vitamin is found predominantly in many types of meat, but vegetarians and vegan can get it in spinach, bell peppers, nutritional yeast, and supplements. Vitamin B works in the brain by creating mood-enhancing chemicals, including serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine, so a lack of it can affect both physical and mental health. Those at risk of deficiency should consult a doctor.