Ingredient Research
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has been shown through scientific research to possess properties that help to reduce stress and anxiety. Research suggests that the alkaloids in Ashwagandha Root, particularly Withaferin A, stimulate the brain's neurotransmitter pathways. As a result, Ashwagandha reduces anxiety and worry while also improving cognition and memory function. In a 2011 study, researchers found that a formula comprised of ashwagandha extract was as effective in relieving the symptoms of anxiety as benzodiazepines, which are a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety.
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L-Theanine
L-Theanine is an amino acid and glutamic acid that is found in green tea leaves and is the primary ingredient that endows them with their soothing properties. According to clinical research, l-theanine has been shown to reduce both mental and physical stress levels, boost cognition, and improve mood. It does this by helping to increase the overall level of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which helps to regulate emotion and mood. L-Theanine has also been associated with an increased stimulation of alpha waves in the brain. An increased production of alpha waves cause the brain to achieve a relaxed state of mental alertness.
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Passion Flower
Passion Flower has acquired a reputation for its calming effect on the central nervous system by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitter GABA. Clinical studies show that Passion Flower significantly lowers levels of anxiety in individuals and can help promote a sense of relaxation and calm. In fact, a double-blind study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics found that passion flower extract was as effective in providing relief from the symptoms of anxiety as oxazepam, a prescription drug similar to alprazolam (Xanax®) and diazepam (Valium®).
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