4 Best Vitamins for Stress Relief

Vitamin B5

Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 as it is more commonly known is a member of the water soluble B complex family of vitamins.  B vitamins are often nicknamed ‘anti-stress’ nutrients for their powerful ability to balance mood and calm the nervous system. B5 is an important nutrient co-factor needed during the stress response, so when stress levels increase it’s vital to pay attention to your body’s requirements for vitamin B5. It is also needed to support the synthesis of important neurotransmitters and so helps to support cognitive health and mental performance. Needless to say, it’s an important nutrient to keep topped up during a stressful patch.