Low B2 Creates Mood Instability 💥🧠 #moodswings #vitaminB2 #mentalhealth @bioandbrainhealthinfo
Your mood feels like a roller coaster.
Some days you’re okay, and then suddenly you’re irritated, tearful, flat, or anxious — with no clear trigger. You might think, “Why am I so up and down?” or “Why can’t I stay emotionally steady?”
While trauma, hormones, sleep, and stress all matter, in some people, low vitamin B2 (riboflavin) may quietly contribute to mood instability — those unpredictable emotional shifts that feel out of proportion to what’s happening around you.
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is essential for:
Brain energy production (ATP) → stable mood needs stable energy
Neurotransmitter balance → helps support serotonin, dopamine, and GABA
Antioxidant defense → protects mood‑regulating brain regions from stress damage
Supporting other B vitamins → especially B6, B9, and B12, all key for mood
When B2 is low, your brain may struggle to:
Maintain steady neurotransmitter levels throughout the day
Buffer the impact of everyday stressors
Keep the stress system (HPA axis) from overreacting
Stabilize blood sugar, which also influences mood swings
Low B2 can create mood instability by:
Disrupting energy metabolism → moods crash when brain energy dips
Making neurotransmitter production less efficient → serotonin and dopamine feel “erratic”
Increasing oxidative stress → brain cells become more reactive and sensitive
Reducing stress tolerance → small events trigger big emotional responses
You might notice:
Sudden mood shifts “out of the blue”
Feeling emotionally “all over the place” during the day
Getting easily overwhelmed, snappy, or teary
Crashing after brief good moods or feeling unstable for no clear reason
Risk factors for low B2 include low‑nutrient or restrictive diets, frequent refined carbs, low intake of eggs/dairy/animal foods, chronic stress, certain medications, alcohol use, and gut/absorption issues.
In this Short, you’ll learn how vitamin B2 may support mood stability, plus science‑informed ideas to discuss with your healthcare provider: B2‑rich foods, lifestyle strategies, and when testing or supplementation might be considered.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult your own healthcare provider before changing your diet, supplements, or treatment plan. 💚
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