The body's magnesium reserves can be severely depleted under stress. Hence the need to eat magnesium-rich foods such as nuts and wholegrain cereals. Omega-3s, found in oily fish such as salmon, are also thought to help manage stress. Note: when under stress, some people tend to turn to foods for psychological comfort. These are often high-energy foods (cakes, chocolate, potato chips, etc.) which can have counterproductive effects (weight gain, guilt, pro-inflammatory action, etc.). Tryptophan (a precursor of serotonin) could also have an effect on end-of-day stress; a tryptophan-enriched diet could have a beneficial impact.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The Santé Publique France website, and its stress-related documents

And on specific themes:

- On generalized anxiety disorders: the reference site anxiete.fr
- On stress and work: the INRS (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité) website
- On symptoms and solutions for managing stress: the Fédération Française de Cardiologie website