Viridian L-Theanine and Lemon Balm Veg Caps 90caps

| Stress & Anxiety | Mental Memory | Mental Cognition | Mental Health | Insomnia - stress related |

Provides appropriate levels of the amino acid L-Theanine with a high quality Lemon Balm extract, in a single capsule for easy daily use. An anti-dote for modern lifestyles.

Stress can cause people to feel strung out, restless, anxious, tense, nervous and irritable as well as lose concentration and suffer brain fog. A number of studies have shown that the natural ingredients L-theanine and Lemon balm can help safely and quickly ease the symptoms of stress and improve mental performance and wellbeing.

L-theanine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in green tea (Camellia sinensis) and has been shown to possess anti-stress, anti-depressant, neuroprotective, and cognitive performance enhancing properties. Like a nice relaxing cup of tea, theanine works very fast. L-theanine is a free form of the amino acid which is rapidly absorbed and reaches maximum concentration within 30 minutes to 2 hours. In fact, the first study to assess the effects of theanine found that a single dose of 200 mg quickly increased alpha brain wave activity. Alpha waves are generated during a relaxed, attentive mental state and thus this study indicated that theanine could promote relaxation without drowsiness.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has been a popular food and medicine for thousands of years; in the 17th Century the English herbalist Nicolas Culpepper noted that lemon balm could improve mood and promote clear thinking, this use has been maintained to the present day. One of the primary ways lemon balm is thought to reduce feelings of stress and enhance mood is by improving brain levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which has anti-anxiety and calming effects, without being a sedative.

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Nutrition is the fundamental cornerstone to human health. Every single reaction, biochemical pathway, and physiological event that takes place in our bodies, requires nutrients at some stage. An elaborate and perfectly organised sequence of vitamins, minerals, fats, and amino acids, allow our bodies to function on a day to day basis. However, when our needs in this area are not met, things can quickly begin to go awry. Therefore it is essential that we pay serious attention to our daily diet. A diet based around whole foods, fruits vegetables, and the right types of fats can be the greatest health insurance we can have. Nutritional supplementation is also a practical tool. It is a sad fact that in today’s modern world, we cannot rely 100% upon the quality and nutrient density of even the best fresh produce, due to intensive farming, depleted soils and environmental factors. Coupled with this, we have far greater physical demands placed upon us, meaning that very often our requirements for specific nutrients are higher than they ever have been if we are able to cope physiologically. Nutritional supplements, when used correctly can be a valuable tool in addressing such issues.

Government surveys have identified the following groups of people as being at especial risk from low vitamin and mineral intakes: highly active people, menstruating women, vegetarians and vegans, the elderly, slimmers, pregnant and breast-feeding women, smokers, drinkers and faddy eaters.

Viridian guarantee non-GM, non-irradiated and 100% active ingredients with no nasty additives whatsoever. No added sugars, no colourings or artificial flavourings making Viridian products as clean and pure as they can be. Be reassured that although Viridian are absolutely against the use of animal testing and do not test any of their products or ingredients on animals, the ingredients Viridian choose all have a tradition of safe use in humans. So from the seed to the recycling bank, Viridian Nutrition maintains an ethical philosophy at every stage.

Suitable for Vegans.