Cabbage
Overview
Cabbage provides fiber, vitamin C, and is the base for sauerkraut fermentation, supporting gut health through both fresh and fermented forms. Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, rich in Lactobacillus, and is part of the fermented foods strategy.
Recipes
Substances
2 substances in this food
Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF)
One-carbon metabolism; methylation; homocysteine recycling
Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
Antioxidant; supports iron absorption; neuronal SVCT2 transport
Preparation Notes
- Can be consumed fresh or fermented
- Fermentation (sauerkraut) provides probiotics
- Part of diverse vegetable intake
- Supports gut health
Biological Target Matrix
| Biological Target | Substance | Therapeutic Areas | Mechanism of Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hormonal Response | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Supports norepinephrine synthesis as cofactor | |
| Inflammation | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Antioxidant properties; supports anti-inflammatory effects | |
| Methylation | Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF) | Essential cofactor in remethylation of homocysteine to methionine, which is converted to S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe); SAMe fuels synthesis of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin and drives phospholipid methylation in neuronal membranes | |
| Neurochemical Balance | Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF) | Supports neurotransmitter synthesis through methylation; cofactor for dopamine synthesis alongside iron, B6, and omega-3s | |
| Neurochemical Balance | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Supports norepinephrine synthesis; transported in brain via SVCT2 | |
| Oxidative Stress | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Key water-soluble antioxidant; works within antioxidant network with vitamin E, CoQ10, and polyphenols | |
| Stress Response | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Supports stress response through antioxidant and neurochemical effects |
References
- Sauerkraut: Fermented cabbage, rich in Lactobacillus