Stress and diet - what should you know?

What is stress and how does it affect the diet?

Stress is defined as a state in which the body reacts to a specific stimulus. The intensity of the stressful stimulus can vary, as can the body's reaction. In some cases, stressors have a beneficial effect, for example by increasing adrenaline, and can lead to a greater mobilisation at work, or even the release of large amounts of creativity.

However, in most situations stress is negative in nature. Exaggerated fatigue, low energy levels, sleep problems, lowered immunity, poor mood, difficulty concentrating, impaired muscle function and troublesome uncontrolled cramps are just some of the negative consequences of stress. What's more, many diet and supplementation experts point to a strong correlation between obesity and a state of exaggerated nervous tension. What is the reason for this?

It turns out that prolonged "being under stress" increases the demands on the working metabolism. A body in a state of constant tension causes an increased consumption and excretion of many valuable nutrients. It is therefore essential that the daily diet is a rich and varied source of essential components. What should be taken care of first?

• B vitamins such as B6, B12, niacin
• optimal supply of complete protein
• minerals such as zinc, magnesium and calcium
• substances with antioxidant properties
• omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (especially DHA)

Stress and dietary supplements - what's worth choosing?

The Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company offers a range of products supporting the body during stress. The products have been produced according to high standards, innovative production technology and microbiologically tested raw materials. Each supplement contains optimally selected proportions of ingredients, which guarantees safety and effective action.

Olimp Forstres dietary supplement is a product in the form of small tablets, which is a complex combination of highly standardized plant extracts, magnesium and vitamin B6. The manufacturer used extracts from Melissa leaves and an exceptional extract of ashwagandha KSM-66 - standardized to 1.5% content of valuable vitanolides. The product is recommended for people exposed to high levels of stress (e.g. at work, due to regular and intensive physical activity, difficulties with sleep) and those taking care of varied nutrition. The Olimp Forstres supplement may be a valuable addition to a daily diet and influence, among others, the maintenance of correct energy metabolism, reduction of the feeling of tiredness, relaxation or optimal functioning of memory. The addition of ashwagandha provides extra benefits in terms of exercise adaptation and resistance to stress.