3 Foods That Naturally Decrease Cortisol #shorts
Dr. Janine shares three foods that naturally decrease cortisol. She talks about how dark chocolate contains theobromine which provides a similar feeling of euphoria to decrease cortisol. She looks at how fish and seafood contain fish oil that studies have shown inhibits the adrenal activation elicited by stress. Lastly, Dr. Janine explains that green and black tea contain polyphenols that naturally decrease cortisol.
Links to studies mentioned in this short
Fish oil prevents the adrenal activation elicited by mental stress in healthy men –
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Dark chocolate gives me anxiety lol
What about the oxalates in chocolate?
That is strange, regarding chocolate and the teas mentioned, as they all contain cofeine, that increases cortisol.
FROM CHAT: Immediate Strategies for a 3:00 AM Wake-up
If you find yourself awake at that hour, the goal is to keep your nervous system in “parasympathetic” (rest and digest) mode:
Avoid the “Blue Light” Trap: Do not check your phone. The blue light suppresses melatonin, and the information (emails, news) can trigger more cortisol.
Box Breathing: Use a 4-4-4-4 count (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4). This physically signals to your brain that you are safe and can return to sleep.
A Light Snack: Sometimes a 3:00 AM wake-up is actually triggered by a drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which causes the body to release cortisol to stabilize it. A very small snack of complex carbs and protein (like a few nuts or a whole-wheat cracker) before bed or during the wake-up may help.
A great reason to eat chocolate! Thanks for your information❤