Stress

Adrenal extract stimulates adrenals; increases stress resistance; improves energy production. Take 250-500 mg of adrenal extract daily, in divided doses, for many weeks or use it as suggested on the label.

Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; enhances immune system and good feeling; improves energy production and mental function; prevents infection and exhaustion; increases stress resistance. Take 1-2 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 150-300 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; increases stress resistance; improves mental function and behavior. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Eleuthero root is an adaptogen; enhances immune system; increases stress resistance; improves energy production. Take 1.5-3.0 g of eleuthero root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Rhodiola is an adaptogen; improves mental function, mental alertness and memory; reduces anxiety; enhances good feeling; increases stress resistance. Take standardized extract of rhodiola daily, containing 6-18 mg of rosavin, in divided doses, before meals, for many months.

Tyrosine improves memory; improves mental function; improves mental alertness; elevates mood. Take 2-10 g of tyrosine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Vitamin C increases stress resistance; enhances good feeling; improves energy production; reduces anxiety. Take 0.5-3.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

5-HTP has a calming and relaxing effect; promotes serotonin production; elevates mood; alleviates depression. Take 100-300 mg of 5-HTP at night, on an empty stomach, for many months.

American ginseng is an adaptogen; enhances immune system and good feeling; improves energy production and mental function; prevents exhaustion; increases stress resistance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Ashwagandha root is an adaptogen and a sedative; increases stress resistance; improves energy production. Take 3-6 g of dried ashwagandha root daily, in divided doses, for many months.