Can a daily tablet keep you calm and focused? Liezel van der Westhuizen tests ‘Doppelherz Anti Stress’
Fitness presenter and wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen tests out Doppelherz Anti Stress, designed for people feeling overwhelmed or mentally drained.
Zain Johnson (standing in for 702 and CapeTalk's Africa Melane) speaks to fitness presenter and wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen.
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Feeling overwhelmed or mentally drained?
Doppelherz Anti Stress might help with that, says Van der Westhuizen.
Daily intake of Anti-Stress from Doppelherz, a food supplement, can help you stay focused, calm, and resilient.
One tablet provides folic acid and other B-vitamins required for sustained energy production to fuel the brain and for the correct functioning of the neurons.
In addition, pantothenic acid is required for normal mental function.
Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid contribute to reducing homocysteine levels and therefore positively act on the cerebrovascular system. The three vitamins also contribute to normal red cell formation and haemoglobin synthesis, which is essential to ensure proper oxygen supply to the brain.
The tablets also contain leaf extracts of Melissa and Ginkgo, herbs with longstanding traditional use. Melissa helps relieve anxiety and nervousness and has a positive effect on the digestive system, which may be sensitive to stress in certain persons. In Asia, Ginkgo is a symbol of vitality and mental strength. It helps to stay concentrated and alert, according to the product's website.
"One tablet Anti Stress from Doppelherz daily provides folic acid and other B-vitamins required for sustained energy production to fuel the brain and for correct functioning of the neurons," read a statement on the website.
Of course, check with a doctor before trying new products such as this, advises Van der Westhuizen.
"We are just go, go, going... the pressure really feels high and mental agility is where we need to thrive because the brain and nervous system should receive sufficient micronutrients to support optimal function. We're not getting time to take a break from that stress around us to just sit in a moment and reset our minds and recharge... and sometimes, we're not eating properly as well, and we really need to remember to fuel our bodies but our brains as well."
- Liezel van der Westhuizen, Fitness and Wellness Coach
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