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Factors such as economic or political
uncertainties, a decreasing quality of life, unemployment and fear of
old age or abandonment has led to a general increase in persons who
report stress, anxiety and depression. Other contributing factors
include insufficient regular leisure or physical activity, poor diet, an
inadequate family structure and lack of a support network resulting in
stress ball.
These personal, social, economical
and dietary factors interact with biological factors to make stress a
leading cause of ailments, be it job stress or emotional stress. In the
past few decades, a large body of research has confirmed a connection
between stress and disease and between stress management and a reduced
risk of, or reduced morbidity and mortality from certain diseases. For
further details on the b complex stress vitamin, read Your
DIET May Cause You STRESS!
Historically the B-vitamins were
discovered from what was originally known as vitamin B and hence they
were grouped together as B-complex. The B-vitamins help to maintain the
health of the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver and mouth as well as
healthy muscle tone in the gastroinstestinal tract and proper brain
function. B-Complex vitamins are coenzymes involved in energy
production, and may be useful in alleviating anxiety and stress.
Adequate intake of the B-vitamins is very important for coping stress
and causes of stress.
B5 is also known as pantothenic acid. It is
needed for release of energy from food, in the functioning of the
adrenal gland and in the formation of antibodies. It is the
"anti-stress'' vitamin. Pantothenic acid plays a role in the production
of the adrenal hormones and aids in vitamin utilization. It also helps
to convert fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, into energy. It is
required by all cells of the body and is concentrated in the organs.
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