By Elizabeth Barker
Compounds found in berries, tea and chocolate might help lift your mood, suggests a study presented at a recent national meeting of the American Chemical Society. For the study, scientists explored the chemical structures of more than 1,700 substances available in commonly consumed foods. Their findings revealed that molecules in chocolate, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and tea closely resemble valproic acid (a chemical widely used in mood-stabilizing prescription drugs) and may help boost mood and stave off mood swings.
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