NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH STRESS AND REDUCED LEVELS OF SEROTONIN

摘要

A nutritional supplement to be incorporated in to the diet of an individual under stress (e.g., chronic stress) is described, comprising a low-glycemic-index carbohydrate, alpha lactalbumin.enriched whey protein, fat, caffeine and a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The supplement provides active food-garde ingredients to improve the managemnet of stress and symptions associated therewith. The nutritional supplement can be used to raise serotonin levels in an individual to alleviate symptoms such as premenstrual syndrome and depression