Stress doesn't just cause mental symptoms like anxiety or insomnia. It can also lead to physical issues. According to a 2024 review in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, being under chronic stress can leave the body unable to defend against illness, thanks to the real effects of stress on the immune system . But you can protect yourself against stress and its side effects in different ways, including through the consumption of anti-stress foods. (Here are some easy ways to lower your stress and cholesterol levels .)

According to functional medicine expert Dr. Melissa Young, some kinds of food can be used as a treatment for stress. Said Dr. Young in a Cleveland Clinic interview, "There's clear medical evidence that nutrition affects our emotional well-being and can reduce the risk

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