The changing of the seasons can bring a host of different challenges. Summer holidays are over, kids are back to school, and work can get even more demanding as most businesses make that final push towards the end of the year.
On top of this, Autumn also brings other pressures. The beginning of shorter and darker days means that one in twenty people in the UK may be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), suffering of symptoms including low mood, difficulty concentrating and feeling lethargic.
With this in mind, we feel it’s vital that we alert our customers to supplements that typically become popular over the Autumn and Winter months, so we’ve put together our top recommendations of adaptogens and calming ingredients to consider for your products.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has risen in popularity over the last few years thanks to its extensive media coverage across the world. One of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, an Indian form of natural healing, this ingredient definitely packs a punch with its endless stress relieving properties.
Most recently in a 2019 study researchers found that taking a daily dose of 240mg of ashwagandha significantly reduced participant’s stress levels and the stress hormone cortisol, when compared to the placebo they were testing.
Additional benefits include:
- May benefit athletic performance by enhancing fitness recovery
- May help boost testosterone and increase fertility in men
- May reduce blood sugar levels
Otherwise known as the ‘Winter Berry’, ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years in herbal medicines to give people relief from stress symptoms.
Here at Redrose, we incorporate a variety of ashwagandha ingredients into our formulations to help manage stress and support general well-being. Our key ingredients include Ashwagandha KSM-66 for its high potency and purity, Organic Ashwagandha Powder for a natural approach, and Ashwagandha Extract with Withanolides for enhanced therapeutic benefits. Each of these ingredients is carefully selected to ensure the effectiveness of our nutraceutical products.
Turmeric
Anyone fancy a turmeric latte? People continue to find new and genius ways to squeeze turmeric and its mental health-improving properties into their everyday routines.
Although we’re not quite sure about putting turmeric in our coffee, what we can recommend is using turmeric as a core ingredient in your products. Used in India as both a spice and medicinal herb for thousands of years, its active ingredient curcumin has been linked to treating depression, anxiety and more.
Overall benefits include:
- May help towards improving mood and depression, possibly due to it boosting serotonin and dopamine levels
- May help towards treating inflammation and may help in fighting infection
- May help towards keeping blood sugar levels steady
Turmeric’s ability to help with improving mood and aiding depression sufferers makes it one of our recommended supplements for businesses to incorporate into their products over the coming months. As part of our Product Concepts, Redrose offers a diverse range of turmeric-based nutraceutical formulations designed to help manage stress and promote overall wellness. Our turmeric products include:
- Turmeric Powder: Pure turmeric powder, valued for its natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Turmeric Extract: A concentrated turmeric extract, offering enhanced potency and bioavailability.
- High-Potency Curcumin: We source Turmeric variant with 95% curcuminoids, the most active compounds in turmeric, for maximum stress-fighting benefits.
These turmeric-based supplements are valuable additions to stress management regimens, supporting a healthy inflammatory response and providing powerful antioxidant protection. Curcumin, the primary active compound in turmeric, has been shown to help modulate cortisol levels and support mood balance, potentially alleviating symptoms of stress and anxiety.
By offering these diverse turmeric formulations, Redrose provides customers and brands with flexible options to formulate targeted stress management products that harness the power of this ancient spice in modern, effective nutraceutical forms.
Holy Basil
Looking for a ‘mind, body and spirit pick-me-up?’ Well that’s just how our next ingredient Holy Basil (Ocimum Tenuiflorum) is described.
The leafy plant has key compounds which work as adaptogens to help your body cope with the impact of stress, while promoting overall mental balance.
Stress-reducing benefits include:
- Helping reduce stress by using its pharmaceutical-like qualities to help your mind cope with pressure
- Aiding sleep issues thanks to its brain calming properties
- Improving exhaustion by relieving stress symptoms
However, Holy Basil doesn’t just stop there, it’s worth mentioning that different parts of the plant are used to treat a large number of different conditions including stomach ulcers, insect bites, nausea, eye diseases and eczema.
Magnesium Glycinate
The final quarter of the year is when many people’s work demands shift. Hitting financial targets, putting in final orders and gearing up for a busy holiday season, all adds extra stress to the workload.
That’s where Magnesium Glycinate comes in. The mineral is a vital part of how the cells in our body function, and in 2017, one study found that the ingredient helped participants reduce stress and improve sleep
One way it does this is by reducing cortisol levels. While beneficial during acute stress, excessive levels of cortisol can lead to depression and low mood, which is why during the Winter months, magnesium should definitely be in demand.
Benefits include:
- Recommended to those who suffer with anxiety as it’s well absorbed into the body and can reduce stress levels
- Known to reduce stress by blocking the neuroendocrine pathways that send cortisol to your brain
- Helps end-users get a better night’s sleep thanks to its stress-relieving properties
When it comes to combating stress and anxiety, magnesium glycinate is an excellent supplement to have in stock. Additional health benefits include promoting bone health and maintaining regular heart rhythm.
Magnesium is one of our most in-demand supplements here at Redrose, and we can offer a variety of high-quality magnesium formulations tailored to support stress management and overall wellness. Our capabilities include:
- Bespoke Magnesium Formulations: We can formulate bespoke magnesium formulations, combining various forms such as magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, and marine magnesium, to enhance absorption and meet specific customer needs.
- High-Potency Magnesium Tablets and Capsules: Our advanced manufacturing processes ensure that our magnesium supplements are potent and effective, helping to alleviate stress and support healthy relaxation.
- Synergistic Nutraceutical Combinations: We offer the flexibility to blend magnesium with other stress-reducing ingredients such as ashwagandha and B vitamins, offering comprehensive solutions for stress management.
- Quality Assurance: At Redrose, we maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure that every batch of our supplements meets the highest purity and efficacy benchmarks.
If you’re anticipating a busy season, why not partner with Redrose Nutraceutical to fulfil your manufacturing requirements? Work with an expert team who can produce high quality capsules and tablets, with one of the shortest lead times in the industry.
If you’d like to know more, please get in touch via our contact page.
https://redrosemfg.com/contact/
A note from our Technical Manager, Inass Khalaf
By leveraging our extensive experience and state-of-the-art facilities, Redrose provides innovative solutions designed to support stress relief and promote overall well-being.
In conclusion, managing stress effectively often requires a multifaceted approach, and incorporating a blend of key vitamins, minerals, and herbs into your daily routine can offer substantial benefits. At Redrose, we understand the importance of this holistic approach and are committed to providing high-quality nutraceutical solutions designed to support stress management and overall well-being.
Our capsules and tablets are formulated with a thoughtful combination of essential vitamins such as B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E, alongside crucial minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Potassium, and Selenium. These nutrients work together to support your body’s stress response, promote relaxation, and maintain emotional balance.
We also incorporate a selection of traditional herbs known for their calming and adaptogenic properties. Rhodiola Rosea, Chamomile, Passionflower, Lavender, Ginseng, and 5-HTP Griffonia each play a unique role in reducing stress and enhancing mood. These natural ingredients help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, improve sleep quality, and support overall mental clarity.
By leveraging our expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, Redrose provides customizable and effective stress-management solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you are looking to enhance your own wellness or develop products for your brand, our nutraceuticals offer the support needed to navigate life’s stresses with greater ease and resilience.
Explore the possibilities with Redrose and discover how our premium vitamins, minerals, and herbal formulations can help you achieve a more balanced and stress-free life.
Links used:
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2023-10-09/what-sad-and-how-can-you-manage-it#:~:text=One%20in%20twenty%20people%20in,they%20can%20turn%20for%20support.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6750292/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40263-022-00901-9
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2853174/
https://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/lifelong-learning/plants/lamiaceae/ocimum-tenuiflorum.php#:~:text=Holy%20basil%20has%20many%20edible,to%20treat%20nausea%20and%20vomiting.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/magnesium-for-anxiety
