[Oneill474]

My wife aged 54 asked what vitamin is good for stress?

[AKaeTrue]

A good B-complex vitamin
Although it is not a cure for stress, it helps.

[Lowtax4eva]

Valerian root is supposed to help reduce stress also, I have never tried it though

[Lowtax4eva]

Yeah I read that too, I suppose its like a general calming you down herb and helps in other situations too

[missk]

I like evening primrose oil

[Thomas1970]

Increased B-complex is essential. Valerian is a very good sleep aid but can inhibit calcium absorption with extended use, so do be careful of that. A cup of chamomile tea is another good and simple support. Take care.

[Oneill474]

Great advice.nice person

[J_9]

Also, it is important to know if she is currently on any medications. Many vitamins and herbs can interact with certain medications and can cause some serious side effects under certain conditions.

[Jualsy]

Try a good B50 complex vitamin and then take an extra B6 vitamin of 50 mg. The B6 is directly for stress, but all the B vitamins are synergistic... they all need each other and should not be taken separately.

[JenRN]

Being a holistic practitioner, I use a lot of herbals.

The top three herbs would be:
- St. Johns Wort (should not be taken with antidepressants)
- Kava Kava (should not be taken with antidepressants)
- Valerian Root is great too, but make sure you take it either when your extremely stressed or about to go to bed, because it is also a powerful sleep aid as well.

Vitamins that help with stress, as others have said, all the B vitamins are very good at allowing the body to be able to cope better with stress.

Finally, I would also add, that it would help if you could cut down on caffeine and smoking. (If you use either) because these only add to your stress level.

Lastly - if all of the above fails, try meditation, guided imagery relaxation techniques got me through numerous times of stress during nursing school.

As a LAST resort, see your doctor, because stress is a killer, and your body can only handle so much.

Be good to yourself. Recognize your needs and fulfill those needs.

[hellawes2005]

I run a small health food store and "Chill Pill" has had a lot of success. It has B-vitamins as well as a bunch of herbs like Valerian and Chamomille.