Role Of Supplements In Stress And Relaxation

Category: Stress & Relaxation

Nowadays, many of us find ourself experiencing anxiety, irritability, feeling depressed or at times extreme anger.

There could be many reasons for this. However, in the covid and post-covid phase, the irregular schedules of work from home, confusion and anxiety about the future, fear of the unknown and many other factors have led to increased stress and anxiety in people.

People are now looking for options that can help them with stress and anxiety. Supplements are one of them. Let us understand more about stress and anxiety relaxation supplements.

 

What are stress and anxiety relaxation supplements and its benefit?

Certain Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are extremely helpful in improving and maintaining good mental health. These vitamin and mineral enriched supplements reduce the levels of stress hormone and make you feel good. They are the best stress relief medicine when used in conjunction with lifestyle modifications.

 

Benefits and uses of stress and anxiety supplements

  1. Reduces stress, anxiety, irritability, and anger
  2. Slows the heart rate and keep a check on blood pressure
  3. Slows breathing rate and make you calm
  4. Improves digestion, enhances immunity, and maintain blood sugar levels
  5. Supplements for stress relief help reduce the activity of stress hormones and restores normal physiological functions
  6. Reduces tension in the muscles by increasing blood flow and reliving pain
  7. Supplements for stress also help improve concentration and mood, lowers fatigue, make you sleep better
  8. Your confidence levels will increase after consuming supplements for stress and you will not feel frustrated anymore.

 

Types of Stress Relief Supplements and Products

Few natural supplements for anxiety and best stress relief supplements are listed below:

  1. Kaunch beej – Consumption of Kaunch beej in controlled portions daily assists in enhancing nerve impulse conduction, activating memory centres in the brain and relaxing the mind. It helps in balancing serotonin (neurotransmitter) levels to treat anxiety and insomnia.
  2. Jaiphala – Small quantities of Jaiphala (nutmeg) aid in blood vessel relaxation and maintaining blood pressure.
  3. Safed Musli – Has antioxidant properties which reduce free radicals in the body and minimizes the risk of oxidative stress-induced disorders.
  4. Vacha – Is an ayurvedic brain rejuvenation herb that enhances memory and calms the nervous system, bringing down excitement and anxiety levels. Vacha acts on the central HPA axis, GABA-A receptors, Serotonin receptors; all to inhibit the body’s wound-up state and calm the nerves after a day’s stress.
  5. Lemon balm increases calmness and helps you relax.
  6. Omega 3 fatty acids improve mood and help ease anxiety and depression.
  7. Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb that is very effective in lowering stress and anxiety-related symptoms such as increased heart rate.
  8. Magnesium helps relieve anxiety, calms the mind, and reduces muscle tension.
  9. Valerian root is an antioxidant that protects against free radical damage and has a neuroprotective and antidepressant effect.
  10. Vitamin B is shown to be beneficial in relieving anxiety symptoms so it is considered one of the best supplements for anxiety.
  11. Rhodiola Rosea is an herbal supplement that fights tiredness, depression, and anxiety.
  12. Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates the circadian rhythm and is found to be effective in people with sleep disorders and anxiety.
  13. Glycine is an amino acid used in supplements as stress relief medicine owing to its calming effects and improving alertness, increasing attention and promoting quality sleep.

Natural supplements like kaunchbeej or velvet beans have proven benefits of improving the happy hormone -serotonin in the body and thus has a promising role in stress and relaxation. Good Nutrition Calm and Balanced Relax Shot is one such supplement with the goodness of kaunchbeej along safed musli, jaiphal, vacha and jatamasi. These natural shots offer calming effect and relaxes the mind.

Nidhi

Good Nutrition

Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator

Nidhi Makharia Agarwal is a qualified nutritionist and dietitian, as well as a certified Diabetes educator, with 12+ years of experience in the field of nutrition. She has worked in various nutraceutical companies and also as a nutrition writer and practicing nutritionist. Nidhi started her training as an intern with the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital and the Wadia Children Hospital in Mumbai. She has worked with a leading Indian nutraceutical company for 8 years. Currently, Nidhi has her own venture; The Aahar Clinic for healthy living, which she founded in 2018. She has also lent her expertise as a nutrition counsellor to a diabetes project co-initiated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Indian Dietetic Association. Additionally, she works with food and nutrition start-ups as a nutrition consultant. Nidhi holds a Master’s degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics. She is also a certified diabetes educator. Nidhi is based in Mumbai.