Amino Acids and Anxiety

Given our busy lives, there never seems to be enough time for everything we need to do each day. Between work, children, afterschool activities, dinner and all, it is easy to not eat well. This leads to a vicious and unhealthy cycle that may contribute to anxiety and depressive-like symptoms.

You have probably heard of amino acids (the building blocks of life), but did you know that amino acids and anxiety are unquestionably linked?

What are Amino Acids & Neurotransmitters?

Amino acids are chemicals that make neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that transmit nerve signals across a synapse. Neurotransmitters are substances such as serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine. Having a small amount of these neurotransmitters in your system can lead to anxiety.

Anxiety on the Rise

Today, anxiety causes are rising. The stressors of life increased by many new economic strains on many households have anxiety on the rise. In addition, neurotransmitter deficiencies may also be causing your anxiety and depressive-like symptoms. Without the proper amount of neurotransmitters (made from amino acids) the body has a harder time combating anxiety.

The Importance of Amino Acids

Neurotransmitters are made of amino acids. There are 20 total amino acids; 10 are non essential which means the body produces them, while the other 10 are essential and the body receives them by eating certain foods.

The 10 essential amino acids needed to avoid anxiety are: arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. If the body does not have enough of these amino acids, it can not produce the vital neurotransmitters needed. Thus, amino acids are important in combating anxiety because they make the neurotransmitters that can elevate your mood.

What can you do?

The easiest and most convenient way to receive all the essential amino acids you need is to take the supplement, VÄXA Pro-Tec. Pro-Tec is a doctor-formulated, free-form amino acid supplement containing 18 essential amino acids that help maintain your health and help ward off anxiety.