Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Nutrients for the stress hormones

The stress hormones rely on certain nutrients for their production. For adrenalin you need enough of vitamins B3 (niacin), B12 and C. Cortisol, wich is also a natural anti-inflammatory substance, cannot be produced without enough vitamin B5 (patothenic acid). Your need for all these nutrients, along with those needed for energy production such as vitamins B and C, goes up with prolonged stress.
(by Patrick Holford from The Optimum Nutrition Bible)

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