Stress levels are at an all-time high in our world today. People are worried about losing a job, experiencing anxiety at their job, losing health care, and feeding their children. Turn on any mainstream news show, or scroll your social media, and you find fear and outrage. Our natural response is in the fight or flight mode, which triggers low levels of GABA and serotonin, our natural feel-good neurotransmitters.
Moderate to high levels of stress disrupt our physical and mental health. There are natural remedies in the form of supplements, but how do you choose the most effective supplement? First, be aware that nothing works overnight. Also, avoid companies claiming their product gives exaggerated relief. Most antianxiety supplements start to work within 30 days. Three months of daily use is the most effective.
A good supplement for stress relief should contain the following five ingredients to be effective. 5-HTP occurs naturally in the body as a forerunner to serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter. 5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier quickly and helps make more serotonin to decrease anxiety.
L-Theanine, the amino acid in green tea, relieves stress and increases relaxation without making you sleepy. It increases serotonin production, which activates the brain’s calmness. Allowing you to be calm and composed in a stressful situation.
Ashwagandha was used in Ayurvedic medicine thousands of years ago. It is effective in relieving anxiety by increasing GABA receptors in the brain. It helps by increasing the effects of the calming neurotransmitters produced by your body. Ashwagandha is one of my daily supplements.
Passion Flower contains many organic compounds to help you feel relaxed. It increases the body’s production of GABA and increases the ability of GABA receptors to latch on to the neurotransmitter. Taking passion flower daily promotes an inner calmness and improves your mood.
Lemon Balm was used in the Middle Ages to relieve anxiety. It contains compounds that prevent an enzyme that normally breaks down GABA from forming. A member of the mint family, lemon balm helps maintain high levels of GABA for a longer time. Your mind stays peaceful and relaxed even with a stressful day.
Take heed to get quality supplements, buy from a natural health store, or order from a highly recommended website. Complement supplement use with relaxation exercises, meditation, prayer, and getting at least eight hours of sleep. We will survive!
Until next time,
Peace, Love, and Blessings ❤️
