Hanna Marcus October 1, 2024

Stress is often a contributing factor to the symptoms chiropractic patients experience, making it an essential part of overall health and well-being to consider and address. Anxiety and stress accumulated through daily life events can lead to everything from disrupted sleep patterns to headaches and muscle aches.

Extreme levels of stress, either through cumulative exposure to daily stressors or due to more traumatic events, can lead to even more severe issues like heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure.

Diet is also a contributing factor to stress. When the body lacks certain nutrients due to a poor diet, it experiences a stress response and can suffer from insomnia, anxiety and more. Some of the key vitamins and minerals in question include calcium, dietary fiber and vitamin D.

Addressing these nutrient deficits with a quality dietary supplement can help alleviate stress while also benefiting the body as a whole–specifically the nervous system and metabolism. The ingredients included in Dee Cee Labs’ Stress Plus are a perfect example of how thoughtfully formulated supplements can make a positive impact.

The best ingredients for stress relief supplements

B vitamins

There are multiple forms of vitamin B, and several of them are useful when formulating a supplement to help lower stress levels. Among the top B vitamins for the job are vitamin B6, vitamin B9 and Vitamin B12.

Vitamin B6 is essential for several key bodily functions. It promotes a healthy nervous system, aids in digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties–among other benefits. This vitamin also contributes to the creation of DNA, neurotransmitters and hemoglobin. Those with liver or kidney disease, heavy smokers or drinkers and people with digestive and body weight issues commonly suffer from vitamin B6 deficiency.

Vitamin B9 also aids in forming DNA and RNA. Also known as folate or folic acid, it helps process amino acids and produce red blood cells. Deficiencies often occur in those who are pregnant, struggling with alcoholism, dealing with inflammatory diseases or undergoing surgeries involving the digestive system.

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that plays a role in many parts of the body–specifically the brain, blood and nerves. Those with vitamin B12 deficiency may experience anemia, difficulty concentrating, trouble breathing, fatigue and more.

Thiamine

While technically another B vitamin–Vitamin B1, to be precise–this ingredient is better known as thiamin. It plays an important part in turning food into energy by processing carbohydrates and proteins. It also is essential to healthy brain function and helps strengthen the immune system. It is found naturally in some foods–like tuna and squash–but many people could benefit from supplementing it. This is particularly true of those with diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholism, gastrointestinal disorders and more.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is well known for supporting the immune system and has been shown to reduce the mental and physical impact of stress. Research has shown that vitamin C helps limit the secretion of cortisol, which is known as the stress hormone. People who smoke, have hyperthyroidism or are pregnant have a higher likelihood of being vitamin C deficient.

Calcium

Calcium supports bone and brain health, as well as the nervous system. If deficient, people can suffer from mood swings and anxiety. A calcium deficiency may manifest as muscle cramps, numbness in fingers or toes and depression. People on vegan diets, receiving corticosteroid treatment or suffering from digestive diseases may be calcium prone to calcium deficiency.

Biotin

Some studies have shown a correlation between biotin supplementation and reduced anxiety, depression and stress symptoms. In addition to these potentially positive impacts on stress-related symptoms, biotin is essential for supporting metabolism in the body, particularly of amino acids and carbohydrates. In other words, it helps turn certain foods into fuel for the body.

Magnesium

This macro-mineral is essential for regulating blood pressure, ensuring muscles and nerves function properly and helping the immune system remain strong and effective. Magnesium also supports cardiovascular health and bone health. It can even reduce the symptoms of migraines, anxiety and stress.

Valerian

Valerian is a medicinal plant that can be used for relief of anxiety or insomnia. It is often used as a gentler alternative to benzodiazepines or barbiturates.

Passion flower

Another plant-based supplement used to reduce anxiety and treat insomnia, passion flower is a vine thought to affect neurotransmitters and increase dopamine. It is important to note that patients taking blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medications, as well as pregnant or nursing people, should avoid taking passion flower.

Dee Cee Laboratories’ Stress Plus supplement is specifically formulated to help reduce stress by addressing deficiencies in vitamins, nutrients and minerals that factor into stress levels. Not only is this formula thoughtfully crafted, but it is also created in an FDA-registered facility using only the highest quality ingredients.