The Claim
A daily supplement containing 400 mg Scutellaria baicalensis, 40 mg Crataegus laevigata, 56.3 mg magnesium, and 20 µg chromium, administered for 15 days, reduces trait anxiety and total mood disturbance in adults who self-report high stress levels, as measured by standardized psychological scales.
What the research says
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Taking a specific supplement with 400 mg Scutellaria baicalensis, 40 mg Crataegus laevigata, 56.3 mg magnesium, and 20 µg chromium daily for 15 days lowers trait anxiety and total mood disturbance in adults who report high stress levels, as measured by standardized psychological tests.
See the scientific wording
A supplement containing 400 mg Scutellaria baicalensis, 40 mg Crataegus laevigata, 56.3 mg magnesium, and 20 µg chromium, taken daily for 15 days, reduces trait anxiety and total mood disturbance in adults who self-report high stress levels, as measured by standardized psychological scales, suggesting a potential role for this formulation in managing chronic stress-related emotional dysregulation.
Active compounds in the supplement reduce overactivity in brain regions that control fear and mood by calming down nerve cells with more inhibitory signals and less excitatory signals, which lowers anxiety and improves mood.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that taking a specific herbal and mineral supplement every day for two weeks helped people who feel constantly stressed feel less anxious and in a better mood, based on standard psychological tests.
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