How to Lower Stress

Scenario: "Dude, that Trizoko journal has told us everything we need to know about stress management. We have all the tools possible, already! Yay!" Although we're absolutely flattered, we're not quite that good -- nor will we ever be that good. With that sucker said, here's another kick-ass way to lower your stress: Vitamin C (Yeah, and we know some of you guessed weed. Shame, shame, shame. Kidding.) German researchers studied the effects of Vitamin C on stress:

What

The researchers subjected 120 people to a sure-fire stressor--a public speaking task combined with math problems. Half of those studied were given 1,000 mg of vitamin C.

Results

Such signs of stress as elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol and high blood pressure were significantly greater in those who did not get the vitamin supplement. Those who got vitamin C reported that they felt less stressed when they got the vitamin.

So when you're free this weekend, pick up some Orange Juice or vitamin C supplements for your office.

Vitamin C will reduce that stress like it ain't no thang but a chicken wing on a string.

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