MENTAL HEALTH

Lavender is used to treat anxiety, insomnia, depression, restlessness and migraines. According to the results of some studies in Austria, lavender has the ability to reduce anxiety attacks in less than six weeks, prevent the recurrence of anxiety and improve sleep quality. It is also extremely beneficial for digestive problems such as vomiting, dizziness, gas, upset stomach and bloating. Note: Consult your doctor if you are taking barbiturates, benzodiazepines, or chloral hydrate, as lavender may increase their effects.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnta) has been used since the 17th century by the ancient Peruvians as a sedative. It can bring relief to nervousness and insomnia. Passionflower contributes to calming the brain by stimulating an increase in the levels of the neurotransmitter amino acid GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid), which calms brain activity, reduces stress, improves thought process and helps with anxiety and restlessness without the negative side effects and habituation of drugs. GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a non-essential neurotransmitter amino acid that is found primarily in the human brain. It improves the movement of nerve impulses, preventing neurons from being overstimulated and has a number of positive effects on the nervous system. GABA has the ability to calm brain waves and conditions associated with nervousness, improve sleep and concentration, and help with cases of chronic anxiety. The functioning of more than half of the centers in our brain happens thanks to this amino acid. The additional intake of supplements stimulating the synthesis of GABA leads to a better protective response of the body to stress, a feeling of relaxation and relieves symptoms of fatigue and easy distraction.

Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) is a plant rich in saponins, glycosides, and vitamin C, B1 and B2. Ginseng is excellent adaptogen and restorative agent that reduces stress tension and increases the body's defenses. Improves memory and cognitive abilities, tones, removes nervous fatigue, helps with insomnia and nightmares, strong fear, easy forgetting, vertigo, and exhaustion. Also useful as an aid in malignant diseases. The active ingredient - ginsenosides - increase alertness and mental clarity and help with frequent mood swings.

Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) is a powerful antioxidant, over 200 times stronger than resveratrol. The active ingredients of hops include xanthohumol, various flavonoids, herniarin, umbelliferone, etc. It has a sedative, antiseptic and diuretic effect. As a remedy, hops are used for climacteric nervous complaints, for insomnia and nervous agitation, and for inflammation of the bile ducts, gall bladder. The plant lowers the high temperature and has a soporific effect. Stimulates appetite and improves digestion. Purifies the blood, relieves pain and inflammation. Eliminates poisons that accumulate in the body. Hops also help in the treatment of jaundice. It has an extremely beneficial effect on water retention in the body and excessive production of uric acid. Hops also help with coughs and other diseases of the respiratory system. Its intake also has a positive effect on preserving and maintaining a firm bust.

Valeriana (Valeriana Officinalis) is an herb known for its sedative properties, with its ability to calm the central nervous system and relax tension in the body. For hundreds of years, Valerian has been used as a sleep aid for nervous tension or overexcitement without negative side effects such as dizziness or habituation. Studies have shown that Valerian extract significantly reduces the time it takes to fall asleep while maintaining the normal stages of sleep. The active ingredients in Valerian have a calming effect on overexcited people, but also stimulating in cases of fatigue. Valerian is also used in a program to facilitate withdrawal from the use of benzodiazepines and antidepressants.

When it comes to colds, vitamin C is on everyone's lips - literally, because it provides valuable support for the immune system. Equally important is its effect as an antioxidant: vitamin C, just like vitamins A and E, neutralizes free radicals that can damage cells in our body. Vitamin C is involved in the production of endogenous collagen and controls the production of L-carnitine. It also plays an important role in the development of teeth, gums, muscles and bones, as well as in burning fat. Since vitamin C helps the absorption of iron, it has a beneficial effect on the oxygen content of the blood. Vitamin C deficiency can be manifested by frequent and prolonged infections and colds. Its absence affects our general well-being and our ability to work. Because of its central role in the formation of connective tissue, the lack of vitamin C also has a negative effect on the structure and health of the skin. Fresh fruits and vegetables with universal vitamin C should be present in our menu every day. The most famous suppliers of vitamin C are of course citrus fruits. Vitamin C, which is also known as ascorbic acid, greatly contributes to their fresh taste. The unsung heroes when it comes to vitamin C, however, are potatoes, which are also high in ascorbic acid. Both broccoli and peppers have more vitamin C than the classic orange. But a person cannot always carefully compose his daily menu. In addition, many people have an increased need for vitamin C, such as smokers or athletes, as well as people who are under daily stress. Dietary supplements can provide in these cases an adequate supply of vitamin C. Vitamin C lowers the pH of the urine and thus helps to reduce the bacteria in the urinary tract that are not resistant to acid. Vitamin C is important for biosynthesis and supports detoxification processes in the body. It is also involved in iron metabolism. Vitamin C also stimulates the production of norepinephrine and supports the conversion of fat into energy. With this, vitamin C is an active dietary supplement for burning fat. Some nutritionists recommend up to 1 gram of vitamin C per day at the start of a weight loss diet.

Phosphatidylserine is an essential natural phospholipid that is primarily obtained from soybeans and is essential for the function of all cells in the body. Phosphatidylserine is also produced in small amounts by the body. It regulates the water balance of the cell and helps supply it with all the necessary nutrients. However, phosphatidylserine is most important for the brain. It is a regulator of the normal healthy action of neurotransmitters and is responsible for the exchange of information between brain cells (neurons). With a deficiency of methionine, folic acid, vitamin B12 and above all of essential fatty acids, the brain cannot produce enough phosphatidylserine. In such a case, there is an increasingly deteriorating ability to pay attention, concentrate, remember, as well as the ability to learn. Phosphatidylserine protects the body from reactions to stressful situations by reducing cortisol levels and thus enabling us to react more adequately and make decisions. In the same way, phosphatidylserine supports physical performance, because when the influence of cortisol is removed, the body is able to achieve more in the training process and therefore have better results. Some studies show that phosphatidylserine can significantly improve memory problems related to age. A positive effect can be achieved by taking phosphatidylserine as a dietary supplement for behavioral problems such as loss of motivation, lack of interest in the environment, as well as problems with memory, concentration and the ability to recall stored information when needed.

Lemon balm extract (melissa officinalis) improves the quality of sleep, calms the mind without negative side effects, such as drowsiness or dizziness, on the contrary, it even improves alertness and mood. Rosmarinic acid, which is one of the main active ingredients of the herb, increases the levels of the neurotransmitter amino acid GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid), which calms brain activity, reduces stress, improves thought process and helps against anxiety and restlessness without habituation. GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a non-essential neurotransmitter amino acid that is found primarily in the human brain. It improves the movement of nerve impulses, preventing neurons from being overstimulated and has a number of positive effects on the nervous system. GABA has the ability to calm brain waves and conditions associated with nervousness, improve sleep and concentration, and help with cases of chronic anxiety. The functioning of more than half of the centers in our brain happens thanks to this amino acid. The additional intake of supplements stimulating the synthesis of GABA leads to a better protective response of the body to stress, a feeling of relaxation and relieves symptoms of fatigue and easy distraction.

Alpha-lipoic acid is one of the few nutritional supplements that cross the blood-brain barrier, i.e. can enter the extracellular fluid of the brain in the central nervous system. And since it is also fat-soluble, it manages to reach the entire nervous system. Alpha-lipoic acid is a free radical scavenger and a universal antioxidant, which also has an extremely useful quality - it is able to regenerate worn-out antioxidants in the body, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 or glutathione. Alpha-lipoic acid acts in many enzymatic reactions, mainly in oxidative decarboxylation as a coenzyme. With its reduced form - dihydrolipoic acid - alpha-lipoic acid is a biochemical redox system.

L-theanine is a lesser known but fairly common amino acid found mostly in matcha green tea. L-Theanine is one of the few nutritional supplements that crosses the blood-brain barrier, i.e. has a direct effect on the central nervous system and directly affects brain activity. L-Theanine has a positive calming effect on the body in several ways. It increases levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that balances states of depression and lack of concentration without leading to addiction. In addition, L-Theanine increases levels of the neurotransmitter amino acid GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid), which calms brain activity, reduces stress, improves thought process and helps with anxiety and restlessness without the negative side effects and habituation of drugs. GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a non-essential neurotransmitter amino acid that is found primarily in the human brain. It improves the movement of nerve impulses, preventing neurons from being overstimulated and has a number of positive effects on the nervous system. GABA has the ability to calm brain waves and conditions associated with nervousness, improve sleep and concentration, and help with cases of chronic anxiety. The functioning of more than half of the centers in our brain happens thanks to this amino acid. The additional intake of supplements stimulating the synthesis of GABA leads to a better protective response of the body to stress, a feeling of relaxation and relieves symptoms of fatigue and easy distraction.

Pangamic acid (Vitamin B15) is <a title="Antioxidants" href="http://purevital.bg/%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BA% A powerful antioxidant that stimulates the production of neurotransmitters in the brain and helps with insomnia and fatigue. Pangamic acid prevents the accumulation of lactic acid and improves the supply of tissues with oxygen. In addition, pangamic acid normalizes cholesterol levels in the blood, improves vision, has anti-toxic properties, stimulates the work of the liver and adrenal glands, prolongs the life of cells, reduces alcohol dependence and prevents hangovers, reduces muscle fatigue and increases work capacity, has anti-inflammatory and vasodilating properties properties.

Riboflavin 5-sodium phosphate is a maximally purified form of vitamin B2, which is optimally absorbed by the body. Riboflavin 5-sodium phosphate is the substance to which the liver breaks down Vitamin B2 by enzymes to be used by the body, that's why we also call it activated vitamin B2. Helps with migraines, stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Note: the use of psyllium, alcohol, oral contraceptives, antibiotics, caffeine and saccharin can interfere with the absorption of vitamin B2 by the body.

Pyridoxal-5-phosphate-monohydrate is a maximally purified form of vitamin B6, which is optimally absorbed by the body. Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate Monohydrate is the substance that the liver enzymes break down Vitamin B6 into to be used by the body, that's why we also call it activated Vitamin B6. It is necessary for the production of neurotransmitters in the brain, especially serotonin, so it has a positive effect on depressed people, especially on women with PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or women using oral contraceptives, by removing unnecessary estrogen from the body. The effect of the combination with folic acid and riboflavin is mutually enhanced.

Vitamin B1 plays an important role in the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. Like other B vitamins, it also participates in cellular metabolic processes. It helps the body as a coenzyme to get energy from carbohydrates and fats and thus affects memory performance. Poor memory or fatigue may be a sign of a lack of vitamin B1, of which the human body can only accumulate small reserves. Heavy physical exertion can increase the likelihood of a deficiency of this vitamin, because carbohydrate metabolism is enhanced. Although a slight deficiency of vitamin B1 often occurs in developed countries, in practice the disease "beri-beri" has already disappeared. It is caused by an acute deficiency of vitamin B1 and seriously damages the nerves and muscles. Cereals contain a lot of vitamin B1. However, hulled beans are usually used for food production. The coats of seeds and sprouts with their high vitamin B1 content are lost during peeling. For a better supply of vitamin B1, it is good to include legumes such as lentils or soybeans in the menu. Pork and liver also contain large amounts of vitamin B1. Widespread vitamin B1 deficiency can be prevented with appropriate nutritional supplementation. This vitamin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, for the flow of nerve impulses and for the normal functioning of muscles, and is also involved in the construction of nerve tissue.

5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is called the bioactive methylated form of folic acid. Vitamin B9 is much better known by the chemical name "folic acid". Like all vitamins of the group, folic acid supports the metabolism of substances and energy of the cells of the body. In addition, folic acid performs important functions in cell division and cell growth. The building of genetic material, red blood cells and muscles function smoothly with only folic acid. Anemia, skin changes and difficult wound healing can be manifestations of a lack of folic acid or vitamin B9. During pregnancy, consistent coverage of daily needs is generally recommended, as abnormalities in unborn babies are associated with a lack of folic acid. Folic acid can have a positive effect on blood vessels, and therefore there should be enough of it in case of cardiovascular diseases. Vegetables are a valuable supplier of folic acid. Especially spinach, cabbage, broccoli and tomatoes contain a lot of it. But also whole grains, eggs, wheat germ and soy products contribute to an adequate supply of folic acid. Depending on the particular food product, the absorption of folic acid in the intestine differs. Folic acid deficiency is more common than previously thought. Folic acid supplements can be a useful addition to food. Folic acid increases appetite, is effective against anemia and protects against birth defects, parasites in the digestive system and food poisoning. It provides a good texture to the skin and acts as an analgesic to relieve pain. It also improves the production of breast milk and counteracts the loss of hair color.

Methylcobalamin is one of the two biologically active coenzyme forms of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is only needed in small amounts, but plays an important role in cell division and cell growth. Vitamin B12 is also essential for the formation of red blood cells. Like the vitamin folic acid, it can serve to stop the progression of atherosclerosis and thus prevent cardiovascular disease. The immune and nervous systems are also strengthened by vitamin B12. Like all other B vitamins, vitamin B12 is involved in cellular metabolism. Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively and only in animal foods such as meat, dairy products and eggs. Microbially fermented plant foods such as sauerkraut also contain vitamin B12. One of the few plant-based suppliers of vitamin B12 is sea buckthorn. However, there is controversy over whether "plant" vitamin B12 can be used by the body. In a balanced diet that includes meat, eggs or dairy products, the need for vitamin B12 is generally met. People who maintain a strict vegetarian or vegan diet and do not consume any animal foods often suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. In stomach and intestinal diseases associated with the lack of stomach acid, the absorption of vitamin B12 can be impaired. A lack of vitamin B12 manifests itself through physical exhaustion, memory problems, and in extreme cases, permanent nerve damage. To ensure an adequate supply of vitamin B12, it can be taken additionally with dietary supplements. This vitamin is absolutely necessary for the formation of red blood cells, for cell renewal, for muscle building and for the normal growth and normal functioning of the nervous system.