Revitalise for spring

Stress can be loosely defined as the inability to cope with the demands of life. Prolonged stress exhausts the body’s adaptive mechanisms and eventually ‘burn out’ occurs if measures are not taken to offset this depletion.

While active stress management, regular exercise, relaxation techniques and adequate sleep are all vital to keep stress under control, a number of nutrients are also crucial for our inborn stress resistance mechanisms.

Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc and the B Vitamins are integral to a healthy stress response and the ability to adapt and recover when under stress. Unfortunately these nutrients are also among the most commonly deficient. As stress itself rapidly depletes these vital nutrients, higher levels are required to sustain health during stressful times. If these nutrients are in short supply anxiety, muscle tension, physical and mental fatigue, impaired immunity and poor stress resistance can result.

Vitamin C, widely recognised for its immune and antioxidant benefits, is also needed for healthy adrenal function to support the stress response and reduce the negative effects of stress on the body. An important vitamin for collagen production, Vitamin C also aids skin renewal and resilience. While most mammals can manufacture Vitamin C in the body, humans are unable to do so and require regular intake to prevent poor health.

Magnesium is also important for adrenal function, and is crucial for cellular energy production and muscle relaxation. Common signs of magnesium deficiency include muscle cramps or twitches, tension and fatigue.

Zinc is another easily depleted mineral essential for stress resistance and immune function.  Like Vitamin C, Zinc is also a must for healthy skin and a deficiency can quickly result in poor healing, dry, cracked or problem skin as well as an impaired immune system and low mood.

Diet alone can not always meet the increased demands for these vitamins and minerals and supplementation is often advisable to sustain health and vitality. Taking these nutrients in powder form is an ideal way to obtain therapeutic amounts in one dose, and powders are more readily digested and absorbed.

• Muscle tension or cramps                      
• Energy
• Stress & nervous tension
• Skin health & healing
• Immune support
• Cardiovascular health
• Sleep problems            
• Athletic recovery
• Restless legs
• Antioxidant protection   
• Therapeutic doses of Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc & Bioflavonoids in every serve
• The Powder mixes easily into a great tasting citrus drink for the whole family
• No artificial sweeteners or colours