Health Experts Combat Army Veteran PTSD with Nutrition

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SAN DIEGO - Aug. 1, 2016 - PRLog -- Of the nearly 2 million US military personnel deployed for active duty following the September 11th terrorist attacks, up to 20% experience PTSD and up to 25% experience depression in any given year. The men and women who protect America do a great service and many pay a high price.

"Rightfully, since 2014 the US Army's largest concerns related to mental illness have been rates of PTSD and suicide," says health expert Matt Riemann, who has advised the US Army on matters of personalized mental health.

Recent research has revealed a strong correlation between diet and mental health. The now-accepted understanding within the scientific and medical community is that food and nutrition need to be specific for each unique individual to support and enhance the natural function of their body and brain.

"The right diet is essential, especially under states of significant mental, physical, or emotional stress, like those experienced by Army soldiers," said Riemann. "The wrong diet can damage not just your physical health but your mental health too."

New tools are being designed to "combat" these epidemics, including the health and wellness app Shae, which has been getting a lot of press for its ability to target specific nutritional imbalances and deficiencies that are linked directly to brain health and that influence the risk of mental illness. For instance, by gathering relevant data, Shae informs military personnel and civilians alike of when to increase their carbohydrate intake to boost serotonin levels and calm the nervous system. It also informs them of when to eat more protein-rich foods to increase tyrosine, dopamine, and norepinephrine and therefore alertness, and when to add in omega-3 fatty acids to support brain health. Likewise, Shae helps users stay on a regular eating schedule and away from skipping meals, a habit that often contributes to negative mood swings by causing fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

Though 5 to 15 times higher in military personnel than in civilians, mental illness affects 25% of the US population. Those who serve America, as well as civilians, can equally benefit from the increasing role digital technology is playing in facilitating nutrition that is protective of brain and mental health.

To learn more, visit: http://ph360.me/shae    http://ph360.me/media

About ph360: ph360 is a personal health platform that provides health and lifestyle insights based on scientific calculations of gene expression. It provides a personalized guide to food, fitness, environment and lifestyle for optimal wellness.

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