Influence of .BETA.-Carotene and Vitamin C on Physiologic and Psychologic Responses to Stress.

Iijima, Yumiko; Soeno, Naoko; Inomata, Mitsushi; Shioiri, Terue; Saitou, Reiko; Kimoto, Kouichi; Tomabechi, Kounosuke; Mita, Reizou; Inoue, Kikuko; Ikegami, Sachie; Kobayashi, Shuhei

doi:10.5264/eiyogakuzashi.53.93

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“…It is understood that minerals and vitamins are necessary for maintaining a healthy mind and body; however, it is interesting that vitamin B6, which promotes the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, GABA, etc.) [ 24 ], and carotene, which is reported to relieve mental stress [ 25 ], were among the 17 nutrients in this study.…”

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The Relationship between Mental and Physical Minor Health Complaints and the Intake of Dietary Nutrients

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Presenteeism is a problem that needs to be solved urgently, both for individual workers and for society overall. In this report, we propose the concept of MHC, which refers to mild mental and physical complaints subjectively perceived by individuals that are not caused by illness. We also planned to examine what kind of physical and mental disorder MHC is and whether food is effective as a method of self-care for MHC. First, we conducted “the comprehensive survey to establish an integrated database of food, gut microbiome, and health information” (the “Sukoyaka Health Survey”) and obtained data on psychosomatic disorders and intakes of dietary nutrients. As a result, through factor analysis and item response theory analysis, we found the following specific examples of MHC: lack of vigor, irritability, fatigue, and somatic complaints. In addition, analysis of the relationship between these four MHC levels and the intake dietary nutrients indicated that they are closely related and that MHC levels can be improved by consuming sufficient amounts of multiple nutrients.

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