Chickpeas
Research has found that fibromyalgia patients have a significantly lower level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for mood, sleep and memory, in their brain. Although serotonin can only be produced within our body, mainly the brain and gastrointestines, increasing the intake of trytophan, a key component of serotonin, can increase the production of the neurotransmitter. This brings us to our next best food for fibromyalgia, chickpeas. Chickpeas are one of the richest source of trytophan which promotes serotonin production.
Cherries
Cherries are beneficial for fibromyalgia due to its powerful anti-oxidating and anti-inflammatory effects. Its contains a phytonutrient know as Anthocyanins which has similar effects as Aspirin in blocking pain stimuli. This aids in relieving muscle and joint pain. Additionally, cherries also carries melatonin, a hormone which maintains a healthy sleep cycle hence improving sleep and reducing fatigue.
