1. Beef
Beef is known as an adequate source of tryptophan. Tryptophan is a nutrient that the body needs and is converted into serotonin.
2. Chicken and Turkey
Chicken and turkey contain tryptophan in adequate amounts. Chicken and turkey also contain vitamin B6 which helps the formation of serotonin.
3. Eggs
Eggs contain tryptophan and omega-3 which helps the formation of serotonin in the body.
4. Milk and Milk Products
Milk and dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are rich, calcium mineral that helps the formation of serotonin.
5. Food Containing Complex Carbohydrates
Foods that contain complex carbohydrates like whole grain bread, pasta, potatoes, cereals and brown rice are rich in tryptophan.
6. Greens
Calcium is a mineral that plays a role to help the production of serotonin in the body. Green vegetables such as kale, spinach, and broccoli contain lots of calcium.
7. Fatty fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel are rich in protein and omega-3 which helps the production of serotonin in the body.
8. Fruits
Eating fruits that contain folate such as bananas, oranges, kiwi, strawberry, avocado, cantaloupe melon, blackberries, and tomatoes can help boost the body's serotonin.
9. Nuts
Nuts contain lots of vitamin B which contribute to help the body produce serotonin.
10. Chocolate Black
Dark chocolate (dark chocolate) contains about 70% cocoa. Cocoa has properties to help increase the production of serotonin in the body.
