This formula contains a useful combination of amino acids, which are the precursors to a series of neurotransmitters within the brain. These nutritional materials help the body to naturally relax our muscles. Subsequently, we can avoid the somatization of emotional difficulties (those emotional problems which are wrongly shunted into physical complaints such as headache and backache, etc.). When our nutritional requirements have been appropriately addressed, the conscious mind is allowed to effortlessly become refocused without the bother of anxiety and stress.

It is known that when stress increases, total caloric needs increase and are usually met by the breakdown of protein into amino acids, sugars and phosphate bonds. At least 30% of the diet should be made up of amino acids when the body is under stress because stress breaks down protein at an amazing rate. This formula contains those amino acids known to act within the body in a regulatory capacity on overall protein metabolism and protection; these amino acids are used in larger amounts, more than any other during stress. These specific amino acids act to complement the body's natural powers of inhibiting needless breakdown of protein material as well as inhibiting the inappropriate cannibalistic utilization of other amino acids, keeping the body's fund of amino acids safe from being leached by needless stress. As the body stops this breakdown, the emotional effects and physiological feedback of stress and anxiety are also diminished.

Also of some secondary interest to athletes, these same amino acids used by the body to inhibit the breakdown of protein are used by the body to build up muscle tissue. When exercising, stress is encountered within the body and if sufficient free form amino acids are not available, especially those amino acids found within this formula, catabolic (the breaking down of cellular material) reaction will not be offset by anabolic (building up) reactions.

Formula Highlights - EXTRESS is a Scientific Formulation of Natural Ingredients Including:

St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum): Helps the body relax because of documented (1) MAO inhibiting properties, as well as (2) acts as a Serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, increasing the amounts of circulating Serotonin, and (3) also inhibits interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Cortisol, which cause anxiety and depression.

Taraxacum Officinale: Specifically useful for calming and generally for reducing excessive restlessness and tenseness.

Fructus Sophorae: Helps in reducing the feelings of being overwhelmed by external stimulation/ provocation.

GABA: Helps naturally relax all muscle tissue, relieving tension build-up and reducing blood pressure.

Chinese Herbs (Radix Condonopsis Pilosulae, Radix Heraclei, Radix Rehmanniae): Support the body in naturally combatting excessive tiredness, dissipating stress, releasing emotional tension. Traditionally useful as well for soothing over-activity in children.

Lavandula: Helps the body to naturally soothe and calm the nerves, dissipating stress and feelings of anxiousness.

5-HTP: The natural precursor to Serotonin and Melatonin, providing neurochemical balance during stress.

B Vitamins: Critically needed synergistic coenzymes needed by the body to enable relaxation both mentally and physically.

Specific Branched Chained Amino Acids (BCAAs) which aid in the preservation of muscle and neural tissue during times of stress and anxiety.

Supporting Amino Acids: Provides critical anti-stress buffering precursors for Brain, Central Nervous System (CNS) and Skeletal needs.

Specifically Targeted Micro-Nutritionals & More: Provides electromagnetic instructions to further support both mental and physical stress reduction of muscles, neural pathways and brain chemistry.