Strawberries
Overview
Strawberries provide polyphenols, vitamin C, and fiber, supporting antioxidant networks and cognitive function. Berries are mentioned as polyphenol-rich foods and are part of polyphenol-rich patterns (berries, olives/olive oil, herbs/spices) in the Mediterranean diet pattern.
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
- Best consumed fresh or frozen
- Part of diverse berry intake
- Supports antioxidant networks
- Pair with other polyphenol sources
Biological Target Matrix
| Biological Target | Substance | Contribution Level | Therapeutic Areas | Mechanism of Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammation & Oxidative Stress | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Contextual / minor contributor | Antioxidant properties; supports anti-inflammatory effects | |
| Metabolic & Neuroendocrine Stress (HPA Axis & ANS) | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Contextual / minor contributor | Supports stress response through antioxidant and neurochemical effects | |
| Methylation & One-Carbon Metabolism | Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF) | Contextual / minor contributor | 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 | |
| Neurotransmitter Regulation | Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF) | Contextual / minor contributor | Supports neurotransmitter synthesis through methylation; cofactor for dopamine synthesis alongside iron, B6, and omega-3s | |
| Neurotransmitter Regulation | Vitamin C (Ascorbate) | Contextual / minor contributor | Supports norepinephrine synthesis; transported in brain via SVCT2 |
References
- Berries are mentioned as polyphenol-rich foods
- Polyphenol-rich patterns (berries, olives/olive oil, herbs/spices)
- Part of Mediterranean diet pattern