* Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, which is a necessary neurotransmitter that can lift some types of depression. Food sources that contain tryptophan include fish, poultry, organic beef, eggs, broccoli, endive, fennel, sweet potato, carrot, barley, rye, oats, rice, hummus, lentils, hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
* Dark Chocolate contains the mood-boosting compounds phenylethylamine, tyramine, tryptophan, and magnesium.
* For individuals over the age of 50, folic acid, [[Vitamin B6]] and B12 are recommended to help in cases of depression or brain fog. This is because levels of Vitamin B are lower in older people for it is not very well absorbed.
* Foods high in [[Vitamin B5]] include bean sprouts, beef, egg, haddock, salmon, sardines, mackerel, lobster, mushrooms, peanuts, pineapple and watermelon.
* [[Turmeric]] is used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.