Stress is a daily part of modern life. The physiological responses to stress impact every system in the body. Natural stress solutions include nutritional ingredients that help the body overcome stress by acting to provide central nervous system depressants to help generate feelings of calm well-being. Additionally, natural solutions help energize and revitalize the body plus help mitigate the impact of stress on cardiovascular health.

For many people afflicted by stress, anxiety or worry is often present. L-Theanine acts on the central nervous system to promote relaxation while reducing feelings of fatigue or drowsiness. (Juneja et al. 1999; Song et al. 2002) Other calming factors include Choline, Inositol and PABA.

Mental and physical fatigue from stress can also be difficult to overcome. Ashwagandha extract, Eleuthero root and Rhodiola rosea have been shown to increase physical endurance, especially under stress and provide nutritional support to the frequently overtaxed immune system. The ability to increase the body's nonspecific resistance allows it to respond quickly and appropriately to a wide range of physical, psychological, and chemical stresses. (Fulder, 1981; Asano et al. 1986; Hartz, 2004; Bohn et al. 1987; Kupin et al. 1986)

Ashwagandha extract also displays anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-depressive actions that are useful in maintaining proper immune function and effectively repairing the body. (Singh et al. 1992; Bhattacharya et al. 1987; Sani et al. 1993) Zinc is required in over 100 different reactions in the body including tissue repair and immune function. (Beck et al. 1997) Consequently, this nutrient is a vital part of the process of repairing and revitalizing a stressed body. (Solomons 1998; Prasad et al. 1997; Heyneyman 1998; Shankar and Prasad 1998) B-vitamins help improve the body's energy levels. B6 improves the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells to the tissues, which energizes them and speeds recovery. A variety of cells need B vitamins to function properly. (Bender 1994; Chandra and Sudhakaran 1990; Lekelem 1995)

One of the first physiological systems that experience the impact of stress is the cardiovascular system. Studies have shown that B vitamins work together to promote cardiovascular health by lowering several cardiovascular risk factors, including homocysteine levels. (Woo et al. 2002; Breuwer et al. 1999; Tavani et al. 2004; Schnyder et al. 2001; Schnyder et al. 2002)