{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64913e28-7031-4ea6-9bef-fddf46dfed87/6919c1b7e4a19aaf075d5561?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#324 Can Multivitamins Help Treat Depression, Anxiety and Prevent Mental Health Issues? | Professor Julia Rucklidge","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/613910d92449a85aeebc9e4c/1763295658961-b2bae727-1b0e-436b-9644-c7f8a2426ae6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Coming into this podcast my opinion was that multivitamins are just not worth it. Whether that’s for general wellbeing, cardiovascular health, sleep and especially mental health, I just was not convinced that they did anything at all.</p><p><br></p><p>But I specifically wanted to speak with Professor Julia Rucklidge, clinical psychologist and Director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab at the University of Canterbury, because she has a very different opinion.</p><p><br></p><p>Julia’s groundbreaking research and viral TED Talk have transformed how psychiatrists and mental health practitioners think about nutrition and mental illness, especially the potential of broad-spectrum micronutrients to support mood, focus, and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>&nbsp;💊 Why “no single ingredient solutions” matter, and when multivitamins might actually help</li><li>&nbsp;🧬 How stress, inflammation, and modern farming have changed our nutrient needs</li><li>🧠 The mechanisms linking nutrients, mitochondria, and neurotransmitters to mood and cognition</li><li>👩‍🔬 The evidence for micronutrients in ADHD, PMS, Depression and Anxiety</li><li>🥗 How to choose quality supplements and avoid the hype</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether taking a daily multivitamin is worth it or how food and nutrients impact the brain, this episode will challenge your assumptions and expand your understanding of nutrition for mental wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>Julia has made me reconsider my personal perspectives on multivitamins, and I’m excited to dive deeper into this topic on future podcasts and with our internal research team.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🎬 <a href=\"http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href=\"http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href=\"http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><p><br></p><p>☕️ <a href=\"https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href=\"http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href=\"http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow on Instagram</a></p>","author_name":"Dr Rupy Aujla"}