Tyrosine acts as an adaptogen, helping the body adapt to and cope with the effects of physical or psychological stress by minimizing the symptoms brought on by stress. This is primarily due to the fact that tyrosine is a building block for norepinephine and epinephrine, the body's two main stress-related hormones. . Tests have been completed to show its ability to increase endurance and to limit anxiety and fatigue in people under stress. Taken ahead of time, tyrosine reduces bodily reactions and feelings from stressful situations such as surgery, emotional upset and sleep deprivation.
Green Tea for Stress and Fat-Burning Support
Green tea contains theanine, a naturally calming compound for the brain and EGCg shown in studies to maintain levels of norepinephrine by inhibiting the enzymes that break it down. This allows the body to maintain levels of norepinephrine without the stimulatory effect of excessive release of more norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is an energy-boosting hormone naturally produced under stress that also encourages the breakdown of fat. EGCg therefore enables a prolonged stimulation of fat burning through its inhibition of the breakdown of norepinephrine.Top Up Your Bs and Cs
If you crash in the afternoon, keep a bottle of B vitamins on hand and take one when you are feeling a bit sluggish. Within twenty minutes of being under stress, vitamin C is depleted so taking a dose of vitamin C midday is also helpful to improve energy and to ward off colds. Also, taking your vitamins to the office allows you to get them into your system at least five days per week.
Cuppa Java
New research confirms that moderate coffee consumption(one to two cups per day) has possible health benefits and does not cause us harm. These benefits include reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, gallstones, liver disease, colon cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Studies show that type 2 diabetes is lower among regular coffee drinkers (two or less cups per day). In addition to the long-term health benefits, the immediate effects of coffee consumption include improved endurance in long-duration physical activities and higher, fat-burning effects before a workout. Go organic, if you can. Coffee crops can be heavily sprayed with pesticides. Also, avoid caffeine after 3 PM to prevent sleep disruptions.
Maximize your Multivitamin
Most people report an increase in energy when they first start taking a multivitamin such as TrueBASICS. Consult The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements to determine the best choices available in North America. We get what we pay for especially when it comes to vitamins, so avoid the cheaper options available at pharmacies or wholesale stores. Instead, choose one from your local health food store or natural pharmacy. Never take a multivitamin unless it contains all natural ingredients. Supplements with synthetic forms of nutrients will do more harm than good as they do not promote the same energy-boosting effects as an all natural, high potency multivitamin.
Dr. Natasha Turner
TrueStar Health
