A dysregulated nervous system is one that is not functioning properly. This can be due to a variety of factors, including stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Luckily, there are a number of supplements that can help to regulate the nervous system including probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, L-theanine, and B-complex vitamins.
Probiotics are beneficial for gut health, and can help to reduce inflammation and improve mood. The gut is responsible for creating over 90% of the serotonin in our body, so proper gut function is important when resolving mood imbalances.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for proper nerve function. They can be found in fish oil supplements, as well as in certain types of fish.
Magnesium is also involved in many different processes in the body, including nerve function. It can be found in supplements and in many foods, such as dark leafy greens and nuts.
Some of the most popular herbs that help with nervous system regulation include chamomile, ashwagandha, passionflower, and valerian root. These herbs can be found in supplements or can be brewed into teas.
In some cases, natural supplements can be a helpful addition to other functional solutions for nervous system dysregulation.
Andrew is Co-CEO at NEUROFIT, and a Caltech graduate with 10 years of tech + product experience touching millions of lives at NASA, Snapchat, Headspace, Yale's Center For Emotional Intelligence, and his own wellness startups.
After facing two decades of chronic stress, burnout and C-PSTD, he launched NEUROFIT to provide an effective, data-driven, and accessible solution to these challenges.