Anxiety Buster

Formula Ingredient Deck

Benefits Of Each Ingredient 

Calcium Carbonate

•  May support bone health, muscle function, and cardiovascular health (36,37).

•  Regulates processes of bone resorption, mineralization, and fracture repair (36,37).

• Increases the effect of physical exercise on bone mineral acquisition in the period preceding puberty (36,37). 

• May support reduced prevalence of preeclampsia (36,37).

Vitamin B1

• May support aerobic energy metabolism (oxidative phosphorylation), cell growth, optimal neuronal conduction (nerve impulses), and cardiovascular health (94).

• May support cardiovascular function and aids as a neuroprotective agent in individuals with vitamin B-1 deficiencies (94, 95). 

Vitamin B2

• May support conversion and activation of other B vitamins, red blood cell production and serves as a cofactor for both glucose and fat metabolism (energy production) (92,93).

Vitamin B5

• May support energy production, cell growth, cell repair, cognitive function, increased hippocampal volume (memory), and optimized bioenergetics (burning of carbohydrates, fat, and protein) (96).

Vitamin B6

• Serves as a cofactor in more than 150 enzymatic reactions associated in blood sugar regulation, immunity, cardiovascular function, neuronal health, metabolic, and digestive health (38, 40).

• May support reduced plasma glucose (blood sugar levels) via inhibiting the activity of small-intestinal α-glucosidases (enzymes associated with glucose metabolism) (39).

• Functions as an antioxidant by counteracting the formation of reactive oxygen species (inflammatory markers) and advanced glycation end-products (38,40).

• May support blood sugar regulation in women with gestational diabetes (40).

• Cofactor for enzymes involved in DNA metabolism (40).

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

• Major B vitamin that may support cardiovascular health by inhibiting hepatic(liver) triglyceride synthesis, reducing very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) secretion, and increasing HDL plasma concentrations (9).

• Reduces conversion of VLDL into LDL proteins and serum lipoprotein concentrations in plasma (blood) (9).

• Vital for regulation of gene expression, cell cycle progression, and DNA repair, and cell death (9).

• May support healthy inflammatory response via antioxidant and anti-apoptotic (prevention of cell death) properties (9).

• May support reduced prevalence of pellagra, nervous anorexia, and Crohn’s disease (10, 11).

Biotin

• May support conversion of food into cellular energy, hair health, skin health, and cognitive function (213,214).

• May support glucose breakdown into skeletal muscle tissue (213,214)

Potassium 

• May support reduced blood pressure in hypertensive patients and improves hydration in individuals with low potassium levels (262).

Magnesium

• May support optimal nerve function, muscle contractions, cardiovascular, bone health, and decreased anxiety (90,91).

• Supports biological reactions such as ATP-fueled reactions and pancreatic insulin secretion (90,91).

• May support reduced systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and healthy HDL levels (90,91).

• May support reduced peripheral cortisol levels in the CNS and supports relaxation and decreased anxiety (90,91).

Zinc 

• May support immune function, skin health, cognitive function, and vision (172,173).

• May support stimulation of the innate and adaptive immune system (172,173).

• May support the activation of lymphocytes and activation of innate  T cell-mediated immunity (172,173).

• May support cognitive function by modulation of neuronal signaling in areas of the brain associated with memory and learning (hippocampus) (172,173). 

Rhodiola 

• May support immune health, cardiovascular health, reduces inflammation, and enhances cognitive function (13).

• May support immune health via decreased inflammation via inhibited signaling of inflammatory pathways (TNF-a) and reduction of inflammatory cytokines (13)

• May support immune health via increased activation of helper T cells (immune cells) (13)

Lutein

• A carotenoid that may support vision health, immune health, cardiovascular health, and combats diabetic retinopathy (155,156).

• May support increased lutein concentration in the macula and exhibits various features such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and blue light-filtering effects (155,156).

• May support visual health via increased lutein concentration in the macular layer of the retina, reduced susceptibility to age-related macular disease, reduced prevalence of cataracts, and improved plasma level of lutein and retinal macular pigment level (155,156).

Chamomile

• May support  healthy sleep, relaxation, reduced anxiety, and antioxidant support (251,252,253).

• May support  antioxidant function due to high levels of quercetin (flavonoid antioxidant) (251,252,253).

• May support  sleep via increases in parasympathetic (relaxation mode) activity, increased benzodiazepine-like hypnotic activity (sleep inducer), and attachment to GABA receptors (251,252,253).

Lemon Balm

• May support  healthy sleep, relaxation, reduced anxiety, and antioxidant support (254,255).

• May support antioxidant function via ability to scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, increased glutathione production (master antioxidant) combat DNA damage (254,225).

• May support relaxed sleep via enhanced REM cycles reduced stress at bedtime (254,225).

Passion Flower

• May support reduced stress, enhanced sleep, and improved mood (248).

• May support positive mood and improved sleep via regulated gamma‐aminobutyric acid receptor A (GABAA) activity (receptor which controls sleep) (248)

Hawthorn Berry

• May support cardiovascular health and reduced prevalence of metabolic syndrome (165).

• May support cardiovascular health via reduced atherosclerotic lesion areas, reduced cholesterol synthesis (acyl-coA-cholesterol acyltransferase enzyme), reduced very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), and reduced platelet aggregation (165).

Munica Pruriens

• May support blood sugar regulation, sexual enhancement, aids an anti-inflammatory agent, and supports antimicrobial activity (128).

• May support anti-aging, reduced prevalence of rheumatoid, arthritis,  infertility, and nervous disorders (128).

• May support reduced neurodegenerative disease via stimulation of dopaminergic neurons (129).

• May support blood sugar health via reduced blood glucose levels, improved insulin transport, and lowered H1AC levels (130).

St. John’s Wort

• May support reduced depression and  increased positive mood (249,250).

GABA

• May support  relaxation, positive mood, increased memory, reduced anxiety, blood sugar regulation, and increased growth hormone production (102).

Skullcap

• May support  calming mood and relaxation.

L-Theanine

• Unique non-protein amino acid found in green tea (Camellia sinensis) (53).

• May support  mood, mental clarity, and cognitive health, memory, and is a natural anti-depressant/neuroprotective agent (53).

Ashwagandha

• May support cardiovascular, hormonal, immune, healthy weight loss, mood, and optimized sleep (82,83).

• May support reduced stress hormone cortisol resulting in improved body composition, sex hormone profile, and mood (82,83).

• May support improved exercise performance via increased V02 max, muscular endurance, muscle hypertrophy (muscle growth), and decreased muscular fatigue (83). 

• May support improved quality of sleep by enhancing sleep recovery, reducing plasma cortisol concentrations, and enhancing REM sleep cycles (83).

• May support  hormonal and immune health via reduced production of inflammatory molecules (reactive oxygen species) and simultaneous increases in sex hormones (84).

Bacopa

• May support cognitive function, memory, alertness, and aids as an anti-stress agent (57).

• Bacopa has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects on macrophages (immune cells) and inhibits the release of IL-6 and TNF-α (inflammatory markers) from monocytes (immune cells) (58,59,).

• A promising potential candidate for the development of novel therapeutics that may target neuroinflammation and have the potential for supporting  a wide range of CNS disorders including Alzheimer's disease, depression, and schizophrenia (59).

Magnolia

• May support antioxidant function, positive mood, and may aid as a neuroprotective agent (263,264). 

• May support relaxed  sleep patterns (circadian rhythm) and regulated gamma‐aminobutyric acid receptor A (GABAA) activity (receptor which controls sleep) (263,264).

Griffonia Seed Ext -5-HTP

• May support healthy sleep patterns, mood, reduced anxiety, and supports the gut brain axis (261).

• May support healthy sleep patterns via enhanced circadian rhythm and increased natural melatonin production (261).

• May support gut brain axis via natural increased production of serotonin (neurotransmitter) in gut neurons (260, 261).

Valerian Root

• May support reduced stress, enhanced sleep, and improved mood (244,245).

• May support enhanced positive mood and sleep via regulated gamma‐aminobutyric acid receptor A (GABAA) activity (receptor which controls sleep) (244, 245).