-- 91% of UK adults reported high stress levels in the past year
-- Omega-3 intake can reduce cortisol by 19%
-- Vitamin D linked to a 49% lower risk of anxiety
LONDON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Recent research reveals UK adults are more stressed than ever.
The Burnout Report 2025 [https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/] found 34% of adults reported high or extreme stress, and 91% felt highly stressed at some point.
Nutrition plays a key role in mental well-being, with some regulating stress responses.
Nature's Best [https://www.naturesbest.co.uk/], one of the UK's leading nutritional supplement suppliers, shares five nutrients that may ease stress.
1. MagnesiumStress depletes magnesium, yet we need it to manage it.Research
[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9292249/] shows magnesium
supports stress relief, especially when combined with vitamin
B6.Together, they have shown greater improvements in anxiety and mood.
2. Vitamin CVitamin C supports normal psychological and nervous system
function.A study in the British Journal of Nutrition
[https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/art
icle/smartphone-survey-data-reveal-the-timecourse-of-changes-in-mood-outc
omes-follow250ing-vitamin-c-or-kiwifruit-intervention-in-adults-with-low-
vitamin-c/A11392F65C78C20A7C2FA8BA1B5B7AAC] examined adults with low
vitamin C levels.Those who consumed 250mg of vitamin C, or two
kiwifruits, daily saw notable improvements in mood and vitality.
3. Omega-3 fatty acidsFound in oily fish, omega-3 fatty acids support brain
and heart health, both of which can feel the effects of stress and
anxiety - with 250mg of DHA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid,
contributing to normal brain health.Research
[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8510994/] shows that 2.5g of
omega-3 per day can reduce salivary cortisol output by 19%.
4. Vitamin DVitamin D is linked to improving low mood and reducing stress
and anxiety.Studies [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10881758/]
found those with higher vitamin D intake had a 49% reduced risk of
anxiety.
5. B vitaminsB vitamins, particularly B1, B6, and B12, are important for
emotional well-being.They help repair the nervous system and support
psychological function - best consumed as a B complex.Research
[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6770181/#:~:text=Of%20the%20eig
ht%20studies%20in,0.45%2C%20p%20%3D%200.03).] shows how B vitamin
supplementation can reduce stress by 0.23 (standardised mean difference).
Pauline Peh, Brand Lead of Nature's Best, said, "This research reinforces how crucial good nutrition is in managing stress.
We often think stress is only tackled through exercise and self-care. Still these findings show how important nutrients like magnesium and omega-3 are for mental health.
By fuelling your body with the right nutrients, you support physical health and build a more resilient and calmer you."
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