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.

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