Women are encouraged to look after their physical health during pregnancy, but mental health may be just as important. When babies are exposed to prenatal stress, they may be predisposed to various adverse health outcomes.
The stress hormone cortisol appears to mediate the link between a common type of gut bacteria and the levels of an abundant brain metabolite, according to a recent animal study in Gut Microbes.
Dietary supplementation with the macular carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin isomers may reduce psychological stress and improve measures of emotional health, say new results from the LAMA II study.
Soy-based phosphatidylserine may normalise the stress reactions of the nervous system and hormone glands in highly stressed males, according to research.
Consumption of higher levels of choline throughout early pregnancy may help to lower infant's vulnerability to stress-related illnesses in addition to protecting against chronic conditions later in life, say researchers.
Pregnant women who increase choline intake in the third trimester of pregnancy may reduce the risk of the baby developing metabolic and chronic stress-related diseases, says new research.
The developer of weight loss supplement CortiSlim is preparing to
launch a new product called Citricoma - a blend of polymethoxylated
flavones and eurycoma longifolia - and has signed an exclusive
distribution agreement with HP Ingredients...
SourceOne is rebranding its proprietary blend of herbal Tongkat Ali
for a more mainstream uses beyond the sexual enhancement and
bodybuilding supplement markets.
Drinking black tea could reduce stress hormone levels and help ease
the burden of heart disease, says the first randomized clinical
trial into the effects of the beverage on stress.
The natural stress management ingredient Relora may also help cut
snacking in stressful situations according to a new study backed by
Next Pharmaceuticals, the research and development company behind
the ingredient.
Positive publicity for the fat-fighting supplement Relora has led
to a sharp increase in sales of the product - so much so that
Relora's manufacturer Next Pharmaceuticals is having to work
overtime to meet demand.
Next Pharmaceuticals has launched Relora, an ingredient derived
from natural plant extracts, which it claims is a safe and
effective alternative to kava.
Relora, a natural ingredient produced by Next Pharmaceuticals, has
been shown clinically to significantly alter the hormone levels
associated with stress-induced obesity, the company claims.
