What Helps Mental Exhaustion

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are essential fats absorbed through food including fish (mackerel, salmon, seabass), vegetable oils (flax oil, soybean oil), nuts (walnuts) and seeds (flax, chia, hemp). There are three main Omega-3 Fatty Acids: ALA also known as Alpha-Linolenic Acid, EPA also known as Eicosapentaenoic Acid and DHA also known as Docosahexaenoic Acid. ALA is found naturally in plants, while EPA and DHA are found in fish. Omega-3 Fatty Acids maintain heart, vascular, lung, brain, immune and endocrine system health, while reducing inflammation.

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring photochemical found in grapes, blueberries, cranberries, peanuts, pistachios and red wine. A powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-cancer properties, Resveratrol is created by plants to fight microbial attackers, mechanical injury, and UV radiation. Studies have linked its anti-aging benefits to improved metabolism, cardioprotection, and cancer prevention.

The most common drug in the word, Caffeine is a naturally-occurring stimulant found in more than 60 plant species native to South America and East Asia. Acting as a natural insect pesticide, Caffeine is found in coffee beans, tea leaves, dola nuts, cacao beans, guarana seeds and yerba mate leaf. In humans, it affects the central nervous system and is associated with a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, restoring alertness, fighting fatigue, weight loss and migraine treatment.

L-Carnitine is an amino acid produced by the body that transports fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy production. Carnitine is named from the Latin word carnus or flesh as the compound is primarily sourced from meat – red meat, fish, poultry and dairy being the best sources.

Vitamin C is an essential, water-soluble vitamin best-sourced in fruits (orange, grapefruit, kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe) and vegetables (red pepper, green pepper, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower).  A powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C plays a key role in immune function, protein metabolism, and collagen production.

Vitamin E encompasses a group of naturally-occurring fat-soluble compounds, including alpha-tocopherol used by the human body. It is a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from the damaging effects of free radicals. Vitamin E is found in plant-based foods including oils (wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, soybean), nuts & seeds (sunflower, almonds, peanuts), vegetables (beet greens, collards, spinach, pumpkin, asparagus) and fruit (mango, avocado).

Rhodiola rosea, also known as Golden Root, is a perennial flowering herb in the Crassulaceae family native to the high altitude regions of Asia, Europe, and the Arctic. Eurasian traditional medicine used the roots as a stimulant; Vikings used the plant as a strength-enhancer; while today, Rhodiola rosea is used to promote good health, strength, endurance, physical and mental performance, and reduce stress-induced fatigue.

L-Theanine is a unique amino acid found in the leaves of green tea, Camellia sinensis. Identified in 1949 by Japanese scientists, it is credited for the beverage’s umami taste. L-Theanine influences human brain function, creating relaxing effects and improved sleep quality.