A NATURAL supplement curbs anxiety

We all feel ANXIOUS from time-to-time…

But for many adults, anxiety can consume your health, well-being, and entire life!

And when anxiety gets really intense, many are prescribed anti-anxiety medications… despite warnings (even from the mainstream) that long-term use can wreck your health.

And a University of Michigan study found that nearly 25% of older adults prescribed anti-anxiety medications for sleep issues, depression and related disorders were on them for TOO LONG.

Fortunately, research shows there’s a NATURAL supplement that can curb anxiety.

Friend, L-theanine possesses some serious anti-anxiety properties. It’s is an amino acid commonly found in a variety of teas, as well as some mushrooms. But L-theanine supplements are slowly catching on as a way to boost your body’s natural anti-anxiety defenses.

It works by raising your GABA levels while blocking glutamate—which helps keep you calm.

GABA (aka gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter that reduces excitability, and is critical for keeping anxiety, stress, and fear under control. GABA works in lockstep with glutamate, another neurotransmitter that stimulates your neurons to fire. Heightened anxiety is often linked to excess glutamate and reduced GABA.

But L-theanine can help keep both levels in proper balance.

L-theanine supplements can be found at reputable health food and vitamin retailers.

If you’re taking any type of anti-anxiety medication, talk to your doctor about L-theanine as an alternative and if it can work for you.

In addition to L-theanine, you can also check out the stress-reducing powers of the magnolia tree – specifically the extract that comes from the bark of the tree.

To better mental health,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

Cadagan, Shyla. Feeling anxious? “This one supplement may improve your mental health.” https://studyfinds.org/feeling-anxious-one-supplement/

Fernandez, John. “Too Many Older Adults Taking Anti-Anxiety Meds For Too Long.” https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/too-many-older-adults-taking-anti-anxiety-meds-for-too-long