STRESS WILL never go away, it's lurking behind every corner. So what's the next best thing to do - minimise its impact on the body. There are some dietary supplements which are generally recommended as good stress busters:
The B vitamins support the brain and nervous system functioning. Vitamin B6 for example, is shown in various studies to impact mood and is used by menopausal women to treat depression. It is also associated with the action of the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine, as well as gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), an amino accid that regulates nerve function. Vitamin B12 also plays a role in healthy nervous system functioning.
Vitamin C, an anti-oxidant, is reported to act at the cellular level to reduce damage associated with stress. Cellular damage may be linked to an increase in free radical production.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a substance which researchers say helps the body to cope with stress, it however, declines when cortisol levels are high. Daily doses of DHEA is recommended as a good stress buster.
Panax Ginseng is said to boost energy levels of persons who are fatigued or stressed, some research point to some action at hormone receptor sites but the advise is to use with care because this herb may affect certain conditions such as hypertension.
