How Do Stress Relief Gummies Help with Mood? LIVS Mood Gummies Guide

We’re busier than ever. Between hectic careers, family obligations, smartphones buzzing every five minutes…it can feel like we live in a constant state of chaos.

But just because life has accelerated doesn’t mean our bodies have.

When you’re feeling stressed out, your body reacts the same way whether you have an important presentation at work or a bear is chasing you through the woods. Stress triggers your body to release hormones (mainly cortisol) that trigger your fight or flight response.

Fight or flight is amazing when you actually need to fight or flee from something. But if you live in this panicked state for days, weeks, or months at a time your body will burn out. You’ll feel tired, unfocused, and emotionally drained.

So you’ve searched Google for supplements for anxiety or calming supplements before, and now you want to know how to actually “take the edge off” without feeling sleepy or tired. Look no further. We’re breaking down how to use adaptogens, vitamins, and lifestyle changes to keep cortisol in check and keep smiling.

Know Your Frenemy: What is Cortisol?

Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone”. During a normal day, cortisol levels should peak in the morning (helping you wake up) and hit their lowest point at night (helping you sleep).

But when you’re constantly experiencing stress every day, your body experiences what is known as a “cortisol spike”. Your cortisol levels stay artificially high which is why so many of us feel “tired but wired”. We’re physically drained but our minds can’t seem to turn off. The key is helping the nervous system calm down so the body can return to homeostasis.

Restore Balance with Adaptogens

Nature’s solution to our frenemy cortisol? Adaptogens. Adaptogens are a special class of herbs that can “adapt” to whatever your body needs. Too high? They’ll calm you down. Too low? They’ll bring you up.

Here’s a couple of our favorites:

1. Ashwagandha: The Big Boss

Ayurvedic medicine has used Ashwagandha for over 3,000 years. As a powerful adaptogen, Ashwagandha has been clinically proven to help LOWER cortisol levels.

Think of ashwagandha gummies for stress like tuning a sponge. During times of intense pressure, Life VII’s Ashwagandha helps absorb some of that intensity before it bombards your nervous system. No prescription drugs here, folks. Ashwagandha is non-habit forming and works naturally with your body’s processes.

2. Saffron: Mood Boosting Sunshine

If Ashwagandha helps with the stress side of the equation, Saffron helps with the mood side. You may know Saffron as one of the most expensive spices in the world, but recent studies have shown it to be incredibly beneficial for our emotional wellbeing.

See, Saffron helps promote the healthy turnover of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Take enough Saffron Mood Gummies and you’ll be rocking your own personal sunshine sticker all day long.

Feed Your Brain: B-Complex & The Nervous System

Stress is like a nutrient thief. When you’re feeling anxious your body begins burning through vitamins at an alarming rate—especially B-vitamins. When your body doesn’t have enough B-vitamins your nerves become more “frayed”, which make you feel more easily aged and “on-edge”.

Remember when we talked about giving your nervous system a buffer? B-Complex Gummies are the building blocks your brain needs to keep calm and continue functioning at optimal levels. They are truly the “brain food” your nerves crave.

Fun Fact: Why Gummies vs. Pills?

Let’s face it. If you take a wellness vitamin that tastes like dirt and comes in a giant pill, you’ll probably forget to take it. Kidding. Sort of.

Life is stressful enough. By making your dose of daily wellness gummies into something you ACTUALLY look forward to, you are more likely to form a healthy habit. Plus, all of LIVS supplements are made with pectin-based (fruit based) formulas. While most other gummies use gelatin, pectin is vegan-friendly and has a higher melting point which means your vitamins won’t melt all over your bag or desk.

Build Your “Zen” Routine

If you want your day to feel less chaotic, don’t just rely on vitamins to “fix” your schedule. Build your day around taking these vitamins at certain times.

• Morning: Beginning your day with the proper nutrients will set you up for success. By waking up and taking your B-Complex with breakfast, you’re giving your brain the fuel it needs to stay on task all day long.

• Mid-Day: Cortisol spikes generally happen around 2PM. Taking your Saffron or Ashwagandha in the middle of your day can help avoid that dreaded “afternoon crash”. It’ll keep your mood consistent and your mind clear until you leave the office.

• Night: We cover this one in our Sleep Collection, but a racing mind is never conducive to sleeping. One of the biggest benefits of Ashwagandha is its ability to calm a person down at night. Pop a couple gummies before bed and watch your body melt into a deep sleep.

Stress Relief FAQs

Q: Will stress relief gummies make me sleepy at work?

A: Not at all! The adaptogens in Ashwagandha or Saffron are called “non-sedating”. This means they don’t put you to sleep, they simply help you quiet the volume on your anxiety.

Q: How long until I feel results?

A: Some users of Saffron Mood Gummies actually notice a difference in as little as 1 hour. But to truly balance out your hormones and chemicals, take them 2-4 times a week for 2-4 weeks.

Q: Can I take this with my daily multivitamin?

A: Yes! In fact, we recommend taking a Multivitamin with your Stress Relief gummies. Think of your Multivitamin as your general coverage, and the Mood Collection as your targeted formula for mental health.

Q: Are these vitamins safe for long-term use?

A: Yes! Life can be stressful year-round, which is why these gummies are made to be included in your daily routine. Because we use plant-based, non-GMO, and clean ingredients, you can trust what you’re putting in your body.

Q: Why does LIVS use pectin instead of gelatin?

A: Gelatin-free kids vitamins and gelatin free adult vitamins are easier to digest and more inclusive for all diets. Our vegan-friendly formulas are fruit-based, containing no animal by-products.

The Takeaway: You Deserve to Feel Better

Don’t let life pass you by stressed out and anxious. You can start feeling better TODAY by supporting your body with the proven power of Ashwagandha + Saffron. Top that foundation off with B-Vitamins and you’ve got a winning stress relief formula that’ll keep you smiling all day long.

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