How To Support Natural Serotonin Production
Of course, if you have low vitamin B6 and/or iron levels, the first thing you want to do is to increase those. The first course of action here, unless you are extremely deficient, is to correct using diet. This means specifically increasing your intake of foods that contain that vitamin and/or mineral.
Foods high in vitamin B6 include (2):
- Fish
- Beef liver
- Organ meats
- Potatoes
- Starchy vegetables
- Non-citrus fruits
- Fortified cereals
Foods that are rich in iron include (3):
- Red meat
- Organ meat (such as liver)
- Poultry
- Fish or shellfish
- Eggs
- Nuts
- Dried fruit
- Wholegrain breads and pasta
- Fortified breads and cereals
- Beans and legumes
- Dark, leafy green vegetables
- Oats
- Tofu
If absorption is the problem, or you have iron deficiency anemia, then your doctor will likely suggest supplementation. This is especially if you are a vegan or vegetarian. Levels of vitamin B6 are highest in meat products, and the type of iron available in vegetarian food sources is often harder for the body to absorb. In these cases, supplementation will likely be needed.
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