Pathways we have identified for stress/anxiety:
Foods that relate to strategy/functional goal of addressing stress
Sources
Anti inflammatory such as anti-histomenes and omega3, 6, 9
“Butterbur, Bromelain (pineapples), Quercetin
Quercetin is an antioxidant found naturally in onions, apples, and other produce. ResearchTrusted Source has demonstrated the antihistamine effects of quercetin. Stinging nettle, Omega 3“
Quercetin is an antioxidant found naturally in onions, apples, and other produce. ResearchTrusted Source has demonstrated the antihistamine effects of quercetin. Stinging nettle, Omega 3“
Adaptogentics achieve through hormones
Ashwaghanda, Rhodiola, regulate cortisol, a hormone, by decreasing it when it is too much, increasing it when it is too little
GABA
GABA is found naturally in varieties of green, black, and oolong tea, as well as in fermented foods including kefir, yogurt and tempeh. Other foods contain GABA or may boost its production in the body, including whole grains, fava, soy, lentils and other beans, nuts including walnuts, almonds and sunflower seeds, fish, including shrimp and halibut, citrus, tomatoes, berries, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, and cocoa.
Seratonin
Tryptophan
Endorphins boosted
by chocolates and spicy foods
Oxytocin
Dopamine
Adrenal support for bad stress hormones
Licorice root, Curcumin, Vitamin D, Rhodiola rosea
Nervines
Lemon balm, chamomile, linden
Blood sugar regulation
Cinnamon, American Ginseng, Aloe Vera
