Mood, food, and cognition: role of tryptophan and serotonin

B Strasser, JM Gostner, D Fuchs - Current Opinion in Clinical …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
B Strasser, JM Gostner, D Fuchs
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 2016journals.lww.com
Food can increase well-being, both physically and emotionally. It becomes more and
more accepted that food intake affects mood and even more, mood seems to influence on
the decision, which kind of food we prefer. Availability of tryptophan can represent a key
element for both, mood and cognitive functioning, because of its role as a precursor for
production of neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). …
Summary
Not only a diet rich in tryptophan but also a diet rich in antioxidants can have a positive impact on mood and cognition. This could be of special relevance for individuals who present with low grade inflammation conditions.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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