Cranberries

Overview

Cranberries provide polyphenols, resveratrol, and support gut microbiome diversity, particularly Faecalibacterium and Roseburia. Polyphenol sources including berries, green tea catechins, cocoa flavanols, cranberries, and pomegranate ↑ Faecalibacterium, Roseburia; inhibit Enterobacteriaceae; reduce NF-κB activation.

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Substances

1 substance in this food

Vitamin C (Ascorbate)

Antioxidant; supports iron absorption; neuronal SVCT2 transport

Preparation Notes

• Can be consumed fresh, dried, or as juice
• Part of diverse polyphenol intake
• Supports gut microbiome diversity
• Pair with other resveratrol sources

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

• Polyphenol Sources: Berries, green tea catechins, cocoa flavanols, cranberries, pomegranate - ↑ Faecalibacterium, Roseburia; inhibit Enterobacteriaceae; reduce NF-κB activation
• Polyphenols (e.g., resveratrol): Grapes, blueberries, cranberries, peanuts, dark chocolate