Sugar bad for anxiety?

Can sugar make my anxiety worst ???

I think that for a lot of people, it can be a contributing factor for sure.

I personally do not seem to be affected by it...but I also exercise a lot, and that may offset the sugar and caffeine that I have not willingly given up!

When in doubt...limiting refined sugars, processed foods, caffeine and alcohol are all good choices for an anxiety friendly diet.:)

S.C.

I would think it's a potential contributing factor for some people.

I don't eat sugar,...except when I have an upset stomach or feel wired and cannot sleep, I may eat some fruit with honey, and it settles my stomach and helps me sleep. But that may be more specific to how I eat in general.

Good question. I think sugar has lots of ramifications that we're still figuring out.



M.

Howdy,

From what I have read, Scientists have known for years that the modern diet is severely overloaded in unhealthy sugars and fats. But researchers do not believe that diet causes anxiety. Rather, they believe that diet makes anxiety symptoms worse because they make it harder for your body to cope with stress.

That's why those that genuinely want to fight their anxiety still need a strategy that will be effective specifically for anxiety itself to complement any dietary changes.

Anxiety is a mental health issue, and it's very uncommon for a person's diet to "cause" anxiety. What sugar does do is create changes in your body that may make your anxiety symptoms worse, or cause feelings that trigger anxiety attacks.

And it is almost Valentines Day - I guess I will have to ask my hubby for a box of celery.

Take care,

Kitt