Anxiety Supplements: Which Natural Solutions Restore Calm?

Magnesium is one of the most studied minerals when it comes to nervous fatigue. EFSA recognises that magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Many women do not get enough magnesium from their daily diet. Not all forms of magnesium are equal: their bioavailability varies considerably, which is why choosing the right magnesium makes a real difference to how you feel.

Adaptogenic plants are traditionally used to support the body through periods of tension. Ashwagandha is one of the best documented in recent scientific literature.

Rhodiola, for its part, is covered by a European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph as a traditional herbal medicinal product, notably in the context of temporary stress-related symptoms such as fatigue.

Research into its relationship with cortisol is one of the reasons why ashwagandha is now among the most studied adaptogenic plants during periods of prolonged stress.

Griffonia is an African plant whose seeds are rich in 5-HTP, a natural precursor of serotonin, the neurotransmitter associated with a sense of wellbeing. This mechanism is documented in several research studies, although it is not an authorised health claim at European level.

Vitamins B6, B9 and B12 carry EFSA-recognised health claims relating to normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. They are involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which are essential to nervous balance.

Choose formulas with a transparent composition, with no dosages hidden behind proprietary blends. The list of actives and their quantities should be clearly stated.

A supplement made in France, organic and vegan, offers an additional level of traceability and quality standards, often sought after by consumers who care about where their products come from.

Perceived effectiveness depends largely on the dosages used. A formula combining several complementary actives, such as magnesium, adaptogenic plants and B vitamins, can offer a more comprehensive approach to stress management.

Your hormonal context (cycle, perimenopause, postpartum) influences the way anxiety shows up. You can take the MiYé hormonal profile test to better understand the hormonal context behind how you feel, or explore our life stages collection to find options suited to your situation.

Always follow the dosage stated on the product packaging. In general, 4 to 8 weeks of regular use are needed to notice effects on nervous balance, and results vary from one person to another.

A food supplement works best as part of an overall healthy lifestyle: regular sleep, gentle physical activity, mindful breathing and a balanced diet. Stress does not only live in the mind: many women first notice a bloated stomach before even making the connection with nervous tension. Sleep, breathing, movement: there are several practical ways to act on your cortisol day to day.

If anxiety persists, intensifies or significantly affects your daily life, it is essential to see a doctor. Food supplements are in no way a substitute for medical advice.

• Magnesium and nervous system function, authorised health claims, efsa.europa.eu

• Vitamins B6, B9, B12 and normal psychological function, authorised health claims, efsa.europa.eu

• Rhodiola rosea, Community herbal monograph on a traditional herbal medicinal product, ema.europa.eu

• Magnesium intake in the French population, anses.fr

• Stress, cortisol and the nervous system, inserm.fr