Vitamins That Help Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders are one of the most common types of psychiatric disorders in
the United States. There are a variety of types of anxiety disorders, all with
different symptoms, but they each share the underlying symptom of irrational
fear. Panic Disorder is one of the most severe forms of anxiety disorder and is
often classified as its own illness. It affects more than 2 million adults in
America every year, but it seems to affect twice as many women as men. Panic
disorder also accounts for about 70% of all anxiety disorder cases.
There
are different types of anxiety or panic disorders, but they are all linked by
the underlying symptom of an irrational fear or by experiencing anxiety. People
with anxiety disorders worry about things that shouldn?t cause excessive worry.
Sometimes, this worry gets so great that it cause intense and debilitating fear.
Many anxiety disorder sufferers can?t go to work, attend social events, or even
be seen in public because of their anxiety.
Overcoming your anxiety can
be very challenging but also extremely rewarding. Depending upon your anxiety
disorder, there are numerous available treatments to reduce your anxiety
symptoms. Anti-anxiety medications, panic attack treatments, and natural
treatments for anxiety can be very beneficial. Before trying any treatment for
anxiety, though, it is important for you to speak with your health care provider
about your symptoms.
Below is a list of some of the most common and
effective vitamins that can be used to help manage and relieve the symptoms of
Anxiety and Panic Disorders. Be sure to consult your physician before taking any
vitamins, especially if your taking medication for
anxiety.
Alpha-linolenic acid. There have been quite a few studies that
have focused on alpha-linolenic acid and anxiety disorder. A good percentage of
individuals suffering from panic attacks for a decade have reported back a
significant improvement within 2-3 months of consuming additional amounts of
alpha-linolenic acid.
B vitamins. Biotin, niacin (100mg per day),
thiamine, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, B6 (100mg per day), B12, folic acid are
all important for the production of the key chemical messengers in the brain
called neurotransmitters. Thiamine is very important for those prone to panic,
anxiety and depression. Every time you become angry, cry or feel run down - you
are burning thiamine. A daily B-Complex (50 to 100mg per day) supplement is a
great way of getting the B vitamins your body needs.
Tryptophan is a
calming agent, which also helps bolster the nervous system.
Calcium
(600mg + Vit. D per day) is a muscle relaxant. It helps calm you down during an
anxious period. Vitamin D allows your body to absorb Calcium
properly.
Magnesium (200mg 2 to 3 times per day) may be beneficial during
anxiety and panic because it assists with muscle relaxation.
Vitamin C
(250 to 500mg per day) reduces swelling and helps your immune system function
better.
Coenzyme Q10 (50 to 100mg one to two times per day) improves
oxygen delivery to tissues and has antioxidant activity.
When trying to
reduce your anxiety symptoms and their severity, the above list can be used as a
guideline of vitamins that you can consider adding to your diet. This is a
decision that should only be made under medical supervision.
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