Magnolia Bark...Fights Anxiety, Depression And Free Radicals.Magnolia Bark, ever heard of it before?...no not many people have.
Our body's primary stress hormone is called cortisol. Excessive levels of cortisol are associated with causing stress and anxiety. But it dosen't stop there..other conditions are...
"So where do the antioxidants come in?" I hear you shout. Be patient! Very high doses of honokiol have been found to act as a strong potent sedative. However lower doses have been shown to possess an anti-anxiety and anti-stress action which does not cause drowsiness. Want an efficient and functioning brain? (Who wouldn't?).
Well honokiol and magnolol are able to promote a more relaxed state in the brain by modulating the activity of key chemicals called neurotransmitters and related enzymes. Also communication is greatly improved throughout the nervous system.
All This And A Powerful Antioxidant Too!Ok....enter antioxidants! Japanese researchers (don't they know their stuff?) have found that magnolol and honokiol have many times the antioxidant power of vitamin E. Quite impressive as vitamin E , as we already know, is a powerful antioxidant having been shown to prevent damage to the arteries-hence reducing the risk of heart disease. Eudesmol is an essential oil contained in magnolia-bark. What does it do? Well it is thought to have antioxidant properties, mopping up those nasty free radicals. It's very interesting to note that in the beginning of 2006 kava kava (a herb) was banned by the Medicine Control Agency due to its so called controversial link to liver toxicity. Bad news for people that relied on it to overcome stress,anxiety and tension. They had nowhere to turn to...until now. A great alternative (and just as effective) solution to kava kava appears to be in magnolia bark. Initial feedback has been promising from anxiety sufferers. More importantly, studies have found that magnolia-bark also boasts an impressive safety record. How much should I take? Recommended dosage is 300mg magnolia bark extract capsules, taken one to three times a day or as otherwise directed on the product label. As always, consult your doctor, or GP if in any doubt.
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