Peppermint
Overview
Peppermint provides compounds that support mental clarity and alertness, useful for ADHD focus support.
Within the BRAIN Diet framework, peppermint supports mental clarity and alertness and can be consumed as herbal tea or essential oil inhalation.
Food Context
Synergies
- Part of diverse herb/spice strategy
Preparation
- Can be consumed as herbal tea
- Essential oil can be used for inhalation
- Supports mental clarity
Recipes
Nutrient Tables (per 100 g)
Selected food and preparation: Peppermint, fresh. per 100 g edible portion.
Core nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % reference intake per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 70 kcal | — |
| Protein | 3.8 g | — |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Carbohydrates | 14.9 g | — |
| Fibre | 8 g | — |
Key vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals supplying at least 10% of an adult reference intake per 100 g, derived from the composition panel.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % reference intake per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28.2% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 10.1% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 73 mg | 10.4% |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | 51.1% |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 24.3% |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 16.7% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36.6% |
| Folate | 114 µg | 28.5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3 mg | 20.5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.7 mg | 10.7% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8 mg | 35.3% |
| Vitamin A | 212 µg | 23.6% |
Substances
References
[1] Peppermint and menthol-containing herbs are studied for alertness and digestive comfort. Bruni et al. 2021. Herbal Remedies and Their Possible Effect on the GABAergic System and Sleep
[2] Culinary herb interventions show acute cognitive and mood effects in controlled trials. Scholey et al. 2008. An extract of Salvia (sage) with anticholinesterase properties improves memory and attention in healthy older volunteers