Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter which is closely linked to bain activity, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. According to BiosBCC, norepinephrine is responsible for binding with smooth muscle receptors to control the level of constriction on blood vessels. It also interacts with the SA nodes of the heart to control heart rate. As a result, understanding which foods can regulate and influence norepinephrine can be very important for heart health.
Dairy Products
According to Washington University, dairy products can help increase the amount of norepinephrine in the body. The key factor is the presence of tyrosine, which the body converts into norepinephrine. Without the tyrosine, less norepinephrine is manufactured, making it possible to help regulate norphinephrine levels through the levels of dairy you consume. Milk, yogurt, fresh cheeses and other dairy-based products can all regulate norepinephrine.
Fruits
Fruits can be important players in regulating norepinephrine in the body. According to Neuro5Plus, apples, bananas, and watermelon can all boost norephinephrine levels. Apples contain quercetin, an antioxidant that can prevent damage to norephinephrine receptors, while bananas have tyrosine. Watermelon is full of B-6, which the body uses to make neurotransmitters.
Green Vegetables
Neurogenesis lists green vegetables as important regulating agents for norepinephrine. Green vegetables are rich in vitamin B6, and they also provide a host of other nutritional benefits that helps keep the body functioning properly and thus not needing as much norepinephrine overall. Leafy green vegetables and blue-green algae can be consumed as sides or salad main courses to bring more into your diet.
Legumes
The humble bean can help to regulate norepinephrine in the body. According to Washington University, beans and the members of the nut family that are technically legumes can help increase tyrosine levels in the body, which in turn increases norepinephrine levels. Sources for legumes include red, black or pinto beans as well as peanuts.
Animal Proteins
Animal proteins are used by the body to regulate norepinephrine, according to NeuroGenesis, which lists poultry, lean meats and fish as good animal protein sources, though eggs and cheeses can also be used. Neuro5Plus reports that the regulatory power comes from the complete protein chains that are contained in meats, which can increase the level of both norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain.
