The Top 8 Vitamins For ANXIETY

Here are the top 8 vitamins and supplements to help reduce anxiety. Dealing with anxiety on a chronic, or even intermittent, basis can be crippling, and prescription medications often come with a lot of side effects. Learn about how to manage anxiety with more natural vitamins and supplements. Don't forget to sleep, exercise, and eat healthy: these are crucial for long term management of stress and anxiety! Helpful Supplements: 1) Vitamin B Complex: A Vitamin b complex can be good for promoting general relaxation, lowering symptoms of anxiety. The may be even more beneficial if your diet is not very well balanced. A vitamin b complex may not work for everyone but is worth considering if you are trying to avoid prescription medication 2) Magnesium: This can also be quite helpful for promoting relaxation, and most individuals don’t get enough in their diet. Estimates show up to 50% of people are not getting enough magnesium from day to day. 3) GABA: GABA is a chemical in our brain and spinal cord that functions as the brakes in our nervous system, it is the primary neuroinhibitor molecule in the brain. These supplements, GABA and L Theanine, can both increase gaba activity, promoting relaxation and lowering anxiety. 4) L-theanine: see above 5) CBD: This supplement is an extract from the marijuana plant, and is well known for reducing anxiety. If looking at CBD as a supplement, look for a solid / reputable source. 6) Ashwagandha: This is a unique supplement that can lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. If your anxiety is due to excessive stress, this may be a beneficial supplement to look at. 7) Lavender: Lavender is a family of plants known for its anxiety reducing properties. It is most often used in essential oils and aromatherapy, and can temporarily alleviate anxiety 8) Apigenin: This is a compound found in plants, most frequently extracted from chamomile. If you are looking for more natural ways of managing anxiety, check out our other videos on stress and cortisol reduction: /watch/0q4GcyNkURFkG ***All content on this channel is intended for general medical education. Please talk to your healthcare provider before making any changes to the management of your health*** #anxiety #stress #relaxation

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