Vitamins for Stress Relief
Vitamin B1- a water-soluble vitamin that is a cofactor in the conversion of glucose to other sugars helping the body’s cells produce energy.
Vitamin B2- a water-soluble vitamin that supports the metabolism of energy and is required in the support of bodily processes involving Vitamin B6, niacin, folate and Vitamin K.
Vitamin B3- necessary for the metabolism of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that keeps the mind calm.
Vitamin B5- a water-soluble vitamin which helps the body’s cells produce energy regulating the functioning of adrenal glands.
Vitamin B6- a water-soluble vitamin that performs a wide variety of functions in the body helping the body make protein and convert tryptophan into niacin and serotonin and helps to produce chemicals like haemoglobin, insulin and infection-fighting antibodies.
Vitamin B12- a water-soluble vitamin that works in tandem with Folate to support cellular replication. Also synthesises myelin to protect nerve fibres, helping the cells metabolise protein, fat and carbohydrates and produce energy.
Vitamin C- used in the metabolism of stress-related hormones like adrenaline, dopamine and noradrenalin, an antioxidant that helps reduce free radicals.
Vitamin – a fat-soluble vitamin that helps prevent illness and cancer. Vitamin E may help prevent and treat heart disease. It is a powerful antioxidant which is believed to help protect cell membranes against the damaging effects of free radicals.
There is no conclusive evidence that vitamins for stress relief are effective, it is generally agreed that they would help stressed people to stay calm under emotionally stressful conditions and help meet the body’s higher energy and nutrient requirements.