Supplement Your Way to Anxiety Relief

No way around it: anxiety is a fact of life for everyone these days. What isn’t there to worry about? War, unemployment, the stock market, you name it. Now get this: Relief may be close as your supplement shelf.

Remedies for ongoing anxiety always circle back to lifestyle solutions. Regular workouts and a balanced diet that contains adequate amounts of certain nutrients can do a world of tension-relieving good. And of course, one of my first recommendations for someone who has a lot of anxiety or depression is aerobic exercise, as well as calming exercise like yoga. Both types will help stave off the burnout caused by chronically elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

For occasional anxiety, I suggest that you try these supplements, which may soothe a temporarily troubled mind.

B Complex

A good first step toward managing anxiety with nutrition is to make sure you have enough B vitamins. They have been shown to help with stress management, alleviate depression, and assist in energy production (fatigue is often a byproduct of anxiety and depression.)

There are many B-complex formulas commercially available and then there is Parrillo Performance’s Essential Vitamin Formula™. Comparing ordinary drugstore vitamins to Essential Vitamin Formula™ is like comparing a Yugo to a Ferrari. The Parrillo supplement is fully loaded with the key B vitamins you need for anxiety management. This perfect combination of vitamins will help keep you going by supplying your body with much needed vitamin insurance.

You could take your vitamins in one mega-dose tablet, but by taking Parrillo Essential Vitamin Formula™ with each meal, you ensure a uniform and balanced level of these nutrients throughout the entire day. Taking vitamins with each meal is also important because they are vital for digesting and assimilating food.

Magnesium

This essential mineral helps alleviate tension and anxiety, too, and thus has a calming effect. Many studies have shown it to be effective against migraine headaches, often brought on
by stress.

You can obtain the magnesium you need from the Parrillo Mineral-Electrolyte Formula™. It supplies a balance of extracellular (calcium, chloride) and intracellular (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium) ions. Other nutrients, such as zinc and chromium, are presented in readily assimilable forms. Taken with each meal, Mineral-Electrolyte Formula™ is an excellent source of essential nutrients for metabolic functions. It’s a must for anyone dealing with stress.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

In 2007, the American Psychiatric Association released a position paper last year noting that there have been numerous studies showing the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids in addressing depression, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, postpartum depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and attention deficit disorder (ADD), both in children and adults.

A good source of omega-3s is Parrillo Fish Oil DHA 800 EPA 200™. It is a natural marine-lipid concentrate that contains these health-protective fats, specifically EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), in medically recommended concentrations. DHA, in particular, serves important functions in mental health and the transmission of nerve impulses. Take one capsule with each meal.

One more key point of advice: If anxiety or depression continues, please see a qualified counselor. You may need additional help and intervention.