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.

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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
Hormonal Response	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD	Supports norepinephrine synthesis as cofactor
Inflammation	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Antioxidant properties; supports anti-inflammatory effects
Neurochemical Balance	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Supports norepinephrine synthesis; transported in brain via SVCT2
Oxidative Stress	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Key water-soluble antioxidant; works within antioxidant network with vitamin E, CoQ10, and polyphenols
Stress Response	Vitamin C (Ascorbate)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD	Supports stress response through antioxidant and neurochemical effects

References

• Berries are mentioned as polyphenol-rich foods