Berries

Overview

Berries are polyphenol-rich fruits providing anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other antioxidants that support cognitive function and antioxidant networks. Berries are mentioned as polyphenol-rich foods and provide polyphenols for antioxidant networks, anthocyanins for neuroprotection, fiber for gut health, and vitamin C for antioxidant support.

Recipes

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Substances

1 substance in this food

Vitamin C (Ascorbate)

Antioxidant; supports iron absorption; neuronal SVCT2 transport

Preparation Notes

• Polyphenols for antioxidant networks
• Anthocyanins for neuroprotection
• Fiber for gut health
• Vitamin C for antioxidant support

Biological Target Matrix

Biological Target	Substance	Contribution Level	Therapeutic Areas	Mechanism of Action
Inflammation & Oxidative Stress	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Antioxidant properties; supports anti-inflammatory effects
Metabolic & Neuroendocrine Stress (HPA Axis & ANS)	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base	Supports stress response through antioxidant and neurochemical effects
Neurotransmitter Regulation	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Supports norepinephrine synthesis; transported in brain via SVCT2

References

• Berries are mentioned as polyphenol-rich foods