Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) may help reduce anxiety. It decreases stress reactivity and may help you stay calm. A mineral and vitamin supplement may also be helpful. One study examined the relative effectiveness of a vitamin and mineral supplement along with a placebo (sugar pill). They found that as compared to placebo, the supplement was associated with significant reductions in anxiety and perceived stress. Lysine is yet another supplement that has been shown to reduce chronic anxiety and reduce stress. Many people find some respite at 500 mg a day.
If youre anxious, it may be because you have a B-vitamin and magnesium deficiency. B vitamins (as well as ascorbic acid) are rapidly depleted during stressful and anxiety-ridden situations. All these supplements are relatively safe, have few unwanted effects, and are low in cost.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid (protein precursor) that acts as a neurotransmitter in your central nervous system and it is formed in the body from another amino acid, glutamic acid. GABA inhibits nerve cells from overfiring. Together with niacinamide and inositol (two B vitamins) they prevent anxiety- and stress-related messages from reaching your brain.
GABA can be taken to calm you in much exactly the same way as a tranquilizer, but without anxiety about addiction. Note that if you take too much it may increase anxiety and make you short of breath, numb round the mouth, and tingly in the extremities. A helpful level is 750 mg twice daily.
Chromium deficiency can produce anxiety symptoms. Daily take 200 mcg. The protein L-glutamine has a mild tranquilizing effect. Go on an empty stomach at a dose of 500 mg 3 times a day. Never go with milk. Use water or juice, as well as for better absorption add 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg of vitamin C.
Another amino acid, L-tyrosine, may also relieve anxiety and depression, but avoid this supplement if you take an MAO-inhibitor drug. The usual dose is 500 mg three times a day on an empty stomach. Consider taking it in concert with L-glycine (500 mg 3 times daily) on an empty stomach.
The way you eat can also increase your anxiety. It doesnt matter what you eat if you dont eat in a calm manner that aids digestion. To lessen your anxiety, slow down your eating process. Make use of the following guidelines:
Avoid doing anything else while eating. Always take a seat when eating; never eat "on the run." Chew everything well before swallowing. Focus on the smell, taste, look, and sensation of each food. Avoid overeating. This can stress your body, make for foggy thinking, and lead to obesity, which can also in crease anxiety. Avoid drinking cold or iced fluids while eating; they stress your digestive track and dilute digestive enzymes.
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