More Joy, Less Stress: Supplements to Include This Holiday Season

This time of year lends itself to slowing down, snuggling in and reflecting during nature’s stillness upon our earth. However, the bustling of the holidays throws a bit of a wrench into that natural rhythm.

While we gear up to entertain guests, travel to celebrations or remember loved ones who cannot be with us this year, stress levels can rise. Help bring calmness and joy back into the season by adding certain supplements to your routine.

Vitamin D

With less sunlight during the autumn and winter months, taking vitamin D supplements are a huge help to improve mood (1). Keep dopamine and serotonin in check while supporting your immune system. 

B-Complex Vitamins

B vitamins support many functions within our bodies, such as nerve and brain health. Increase energy and reduce stress by including them daily (2)

Magnesium

This important essential mineral is necessary for bone, heart and brain health. Studies continue to show it can help relieve stress and improve the quality of sleep we get (3).

CBD

We are still learning about all the ways CBD can help people, however, we do know that cannabidiol is effective in managing stress and anxiety (4).

Ashwagandha 

This adaptogen helps stabilize cortisol levels in order to prevent stress (5). With appropriate use of this powerful antioxidant, ashwagandha can help its users feel calm while improving overall health. 

Rhodiola Rosea

Also an adaptogen, rhodiola rosea aids in balancing brain chemicals, increasing energy and helps resist the effects of anxiety and depression (6).

L-Theanine

An amino acid found in green tea, L-Theanine boosts neurotransmitter levels while reducing stress side effects, such as rapid heart-rate and elevated blood pressure (7)

Melatonin

Sleep is extremely important when it comes to managing stress and increasing wellness. Melatonin can help improve sleep patterns as well as anxiety (8)

Need More Support?

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the glitter and gifts of the season, but remember to slow down and take care of yourself. Whether you choose to include some of these helpful supplements or desire something more, everyone could use extra support this time of year. 

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Reference List

1. Is Vitamin D Important in Anxiety or Depression? What Is the Truth? - PMC (nih.gov)

2. Reducing occupational stress with a B-vitamin focussed intervention: a randomized clinical trial: study protocol - PMC (nih.gov)

3. Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited - PMC (nih.gov)

4. Use of cannabidiol in anxiety and anxiety-related disorders - PubMed (nih.gov)

5. An Overview on Ashwagandha: A Rasayana (Rejuvenator) of Ayurveda - PMC (nih.gov)

6. Rhodiola rosea L.: an herb with anti-stress, anti-aging, and immunostimulating properties for cancer chemoprevention - PMC (nih.gov)

7. L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses - PubMed (nih.gov)

8. Melatonin and the reduction or alleviation of stress - PubMed (nih.gov)