Vitamin deficiency does more than impact the physical nature of the body. In an article for The Conversation, Monica Dus, an associate professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan, discusses the effects of food and how it influences our thoughts, mood, and behavior. A delicate balance of nutrients is critical for brain health, and deficiencies or excesses in vitamins, sugars, fats, and amino acids can influence brain health and behavior in either negative or positive ways.
