I had heard about the potential link between the medications used to treat mental health issues and the rise in mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. However, a new perspective emerged: the root cause may lie in the lack of essential building blocks needed for neurotransmitter production due to the poor quality of our food. In today’s world, much of what we consume isn’t real food, and it’s intriguing to see how the surge in processed and fast food coincided with the increase in mood-related issues (alongside the introduction of drugs like Prozac).

Julia Ross delves into the biochemical foundation of these imbalances, emphasizing that they are not solely genetic but rather a result of dietary factors. Her solution is simple: focus on consuming real, unprocessed food rich in protein, eliminate excess sugar, and consider supplementing with specific amino acids if necessary to restore balance.

My rating: *****