Ingredients:
Rhodiola Rosea known for its mood lifting properties that help to optimize the body's levels of serotonin and dopamine and other neurotransmitters. It is used for relief from tension, anxiety and stress. Rhodiola Rosea is considered to be a tonic for overall well being and acts as an "adaptogen" that stimulates the body and mind to ward off a multitude of stresses. Other benefits of Rhodiola Rosea use may include improved cognitive performance and improved sexual function for men. Rhodiola Rosea comes from the Polar Arctic Region of Eastern Siberia and has been studied intensively in Russia and Scandanavia for more than 35 years. Other names for this herb include Arctic Root, Golden Root, or Crenulin.
DL Phenylalanine (DLPA)
Phenylalanine has been used for agitation, depression and sleep disturbances. It is a combination of two essential amino acids. "Essential" means the body cannot synthesize it on its own. It must come from the diet. Phenylalanine has two forms, synthetic and natural. The D form is the synthetic variety. The L form occurs naturally in foods. A combination of the two (DLPA) is preferred.
Kava Kava is used as a natural medication to create a feeling of calmness.
St. John's Wort benefits include relief for mild to moderate depression and help in providing stress relief. In Europe, St. John's Wort is marketed as a drug for treatment of depression. In the U. S. it is sold as one of several natural remedies for depression. It is used to maintain a healthy attitude and mental outlook.
Valerian is used for relief of anxiety and nervousness. It is known for its calming effect.
Vitamin B Complex
Irritability, anxiety, low mood and depression are some of the symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency. There is substantial research that suggests that inadequate intake of B Vitamins can result in low mood or other depressive conditions. For optimum effectiveness, nutrition experts recommend that all of the B vitamins be taken together in a B Complex formula. The proper blend of B vitamins in our Attitude AdjustmentTM formula helps to keep the body's levels of B vitamins in sync. Doing this supports a better mood. Although B Vitamins can assist many bodily functions, here we discuss their possible effects on irritability, low mood, depression and anxiety.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) is helpful in treating depression and maintaining healthy levels of the brain chemicals that are responsible for elevating mood. Deficiency of B1 may lead to chronic depression.
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) has been associated with better mood and clearer thinking. This vitamin also speeds up the conversion of vitamin B6 to its active form in the body.
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) performs many functions in the body, including the ability to cope with stress. Symptoms of deficiency include depression, irritability and nervousness.
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is a major anti-stress vitamin. Deficiency in the body can show as depression and anxiety.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is the master vitamin for processing amino acids. Signs of B6 deficiency include moodiness, irritability and depression. Levels typically are quite low in depressed persons. Vitamin B6 is essential to the manufacture of serotonin, which plays a role in regulating mood. Low levels of serotonin are linked to depression.
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Depression is the most common symptom of folic acid deficiency.
- Biotin deficiency is very rare, but depression can be one of the symptoms of deficiency. Our balanced B Complex blend contains a very small amount of biotin.
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency has been linked with depression. Levels of B12 decrease with age and various cognitive skills can be affected by reduced levels of this vitamin.
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