How Food Sensitivities Contribute to Mental Health Symptoms

Food sensitivities can contribute to mental health symptoms in several ways, including:

• Brain health

  Eating foods you are allergic to can stress your body and cause fatigue, which can lead to concentration problems, depression, and other symptoms. 

• Inflammation

  Food intolerances can cause inflammation and neurochemical changes in the brain. 

• Blood Brain Barrier

  A chronic immune response to food intolerances can damage the brain's Blood Brain Barrier, which can allow bacteria to invade and alter the function of immune cells. 

• Psychological distress

  Reactions to food can lead to emotional distress and vulnerability to developing psychological conditions like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. 

• Social challenges

  Food is a social activity in many cultures, so those with food sensitivities may face social challenges. 

• Isolation

  People with food sensitivities may experience restricted social interactions and extreme isolation, which can lead to more extreme psychological effects

At Sacred Art Integrative Psychiatry, we test for common food sensitivities and give advice on elimination diets. Call us today at 414-242-6453 and we will help you determine the cause of your symptoms.