Top supplements for stress and anxiety

5-HTP. This amino acid helps build serotonin, the brain’sfeel-good chemical. Dose: 100–400 mg daily

Eurycoma root. Also known as Malaysian ginseng, this herb may helpbalance hormones and improve depression and anxiety caused byfatigue or stress. Dose: 50–100 mg daily

Fish oil. These omega-3 essential fatty acids may boost serotonin.Dose: 1–2 grams daily

GABA. This natural neurotransmitter has calming, antianxietyeffects. Dose: 500–2,000 mg daily

L-theanine. Found in teas, especially green tea, this amino acidcan relieve anxiety and increase mental focus. Dose: 100–200mg daily

Magnolia bark. Long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, thisantioxidant is a powerful anxiety combatant and also fightsdepression. Dose: 200–400 mg daily

Phosphatidylserine. Made naturally in the body, this chemical(derived from cabbage or soy in supplements) helps maintaincellular function in the brain and can reduce anxiety anddepression. Dose: 100–200 mg daily

Rhodiola. This adaptogenic herb, also known as golden root, helpsbalance the adrenal gland, which produces the stress hormonecortisol. Dose: 200–400 mg daily

Vitamin D. Most Americans are deficient in this important vitamin,especially in winter; recent studies have found it to be effectiveagainst depression. Dose: 2,000 IU daily Sources: Shawn Talbott,PhD; Kent Holtorf, MD

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