1. Multivitamins for Stress & Anxiety
A simple daily multi can go a long way to decreasing stress. Studies have linked stress with deficiencies in micronutrients, so it makes sense that a broad-spectrum multi with a wide range of nutrients can boost mood. In one study, men who took a daily multi containing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants showed a significant reduction in anxiety and stress, and an improvement in alertness and general daily functioning, compared with men taking a placebo. Another study showed similar results, and suggested that enhanced B vitamin status played a large part in the findings. A review of eight different studies found that multivitamin supplementation reduced levels of perceived stress and anxiety, as well as fatigue and confusion.
2. Holy Basil for Calming & Mental Focus
Also called tulsi, holy basil comes from an Indian plant that’s been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine for its calming properties and other benefits. Modern studies show that holy basil can address psychological stress and improve memory and cognitive function. It also has powerful anti-anxiety and antidepressant actions. Other studies suggest that holy basil has anti-stress effects comparable to antidepressant drugs.
3. Passionflower for Restlessness
A climbing vine native to the southeastern United States, passionflower has a long history of use in herbal medicine to relieve stress and anxiety. Now, modern research supports its use as a treatment for restlessness, nervousness, and anxiety, and three human trials have documented the efficacy of passionflower as a treatment for anxiety-related disorders. In one study comparing passionflower with a prescription anti-anxiety medication, no difference was found in effectiveness between the two, and subjects from the passionflower group reported lower job impairment performance than those in the drug group.
4. L-theanine for a Mood Boost
This amino acid, found in green tea, has a measurable calming effect on the brain; it’s able to cross the blood-brain barrier and increase the body’s production of both GABA and dopamine, neurotransmitters that induce feelings of well-being. In one study, people were given L-theanine and an anti-anxiety drug, then subjected to experimentally induced anxiety. The people who received L-theanine had lower anxiety throughout the trial than those who took the prescription drug.
Written by Lisa Turner for Better Nutrition and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com.
Ease Anxiety and Stress with MariGold
One of the best ways to prevent stress is to make sure you’re eating right!
Poor nutrition and eating junk food (especially sugar) has not only been linked to increased stress levels, but has also been shown to lead to depression.
At MariGold, we create snacks that have premium quality ingredients that are designed to treat your body well by helping you to feel full longer and keep your blood sugar levels in check.
Our products also contain ingredients with stress and anxiety relieving benefits:
- Cashews: One of MariGold’s all-time customer-favorite protein bar flavors is our Salty Caramel, which contains zinc-rich cashews for helping to lower anxiety levels. We also have some super tasty snack mixes including our Sweet & Salty Cashews and our Chocolate Cashew Crunch. The Chocolate Cashew Crunch mix combines cashews with Organic Dark Chocolate that contains antioxidant flavonoids to help reduce stress hormone (cortisol) levels.
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, as well as amino acids L-lysine and L-arginine have been linked to reducing anxiety and lowering basal cortisol levels. Your brain uses amino acids to make neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. Making sure you’re getting enough high quality amino acids is good for your overall brain health. Our premium quality Whey Isolate Protein Powder comes in 3 flavors (Unflavored, Creamy Vanilla & Rich Chocolate Malt) and contain all three of these incredible amino acids and more.
- Glycine (another amino acid): Glycine is known to have calming effects and can be helpful for trouble sleeping and trouble focusing. Our Grass-Fred Collagen Peptides contain 2400 mg per serving. Collagen can also help the digestive system by healing and repairing the gut lining – which is essential for a thriving immune system and for our overall health.
- Magnesium modulates the activity of the body’s stress-response system, and studies suggest increasing magnesium intake may reduce anxiety, ease stress and minimize the response to fear. Many of our products contain magnesium. All of our Nutritional Info can be found on this page.
- Sunflower Lecithin: Many of our products also contain non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin. Due to its high concentration of phosphatidylcholine and other phospholipids, lecithin is used to help promote a healthy brain.
- L-Glutamine: You’ll also find L-Glutamine in our Protein Bars as well as our flavored Whey Protein Isolate (Rich Chocolate Malt & Creamy Vanilla), which not only promotes a healthy gut, but also plays a role in the brain’s ability to produce GABA, a neurotransmitter formed from glutamine that is known to have anxiety reducing benefits.
Everything we make at MariGold is also low (or no) sugar and is non-GMO, gluten & soy free, grain-free, hormone & antibiotic free, gluten & soy free, sucralose & sugar alcohol free.
We also NOW have L-Theanine Rich Matcha Tea!
100% USDA Certified Organic
Ceremonial Grade
NON-GMO Project
Verified
MariGold 100% Pure Organic Matcha Green Tea is sourced from the finest tea pastures of Kagoshima, Japan, where the leaves are shaded from sunlight prior to harvest in order to preserve their natural nutrients, color, and flavor.
This allows you to enjoy all of its antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. One cup of matcha has the nutritional equivalents of 10 cups of regular green tea!
MariGold Matcha contains a natural source of caffeine combined with L-Theanine with for relaxing muscles, reducing anxiety. This means you can enjoy a calm, clean energy boost without the jitters. The caffeine will gently pick you up, provide you with an extended energy boost and then will let you softly back down – feeling relaxed and calm for the end of the day.
- ORAC units – One gram of ceremonial matcha green tea contains 1384 ORAC units*.
- High in antioxidants – more than 15 times that of blueberries! One cup of matcha has the antioxidant equivalent of 10 cups of brewed green tea.
- Anti-inflammatory properties.
- Enhances mood and aids in concentration.
- High in EGCG catechins, which have been linked to better heart health and metabolism.
- L-Theanine – relaxes muscles and reduces anxiety, provides calming energy.
- Clean energy boost – a natural source of caffeine combined with the relaxing properties from L-Theanine gives you an energy boost without the jitters.
** Because MariGold matcha is a natural and organic product with nothing added, the caffeine levels and EGCG levels will always seasonally vary from crop to crop.
