According to the data, in 2021, more than 50% people believes that they have certain psychological problems, mainly manifested as greater pressure, psychological anxiety, and often mental burnout.

Here are some popular functional ingredients that professionals can look out for.

(1) Relieve physical fatigue/improve immunity

Taurine, is a special amino acid from the conversion of sulfur-containing amino acids, does not participate in protein synthesis, widely distributed in various tissues and organs in the body. Studies have shown that taurine can enhance the body's ability to clear free radicals and has antioxidant effects. In addition, it was found that taurine can improve the aerobic metabolic capacity of athletes, increase aerobic endurance, improve the utilization rate of muscle cells to oxygen, promote the recovery of heart rate after exercise, and enhance the anti-fatigue ability of the human body.

Ginseng is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, the main component of ginsenosides, has a variety of biological activities on the body, can anti-fatigue and regulate the body's immune ability. The mechanism of action is that ginseng can significantly reduce the oxygen consumption of the human body, reduce the exhaustion of the brain excitation process, make energy materials more economical use, reduce the generation of fatigue substances, and metabolize the fatigue products that have been generated more completely; In addition, it can enhance the activity of immune cells and stimulate the production of corresponding antibodies.

(2) Improved sleep/mood

Zizyphus Vulgaris contains saponins, flavonoids, triterpenoids and so on. Studies have shown that zizyphus vulgaris can play a sedative, sleep promoting effect, help to deepen sleep and prolong sleep time.

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland of the brain that can regulate the biological clock, shorten the sleep latency, extend the sleep time, and significantly improve sleep.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a non-protein composition of natural amino acids, widely found in animals, plants and microorganisms, is the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter. Studies have shown that taking a certain amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid can improve the body's sleep quality.

Withania Somnifera, also known as Indian ginseng. Preliminary studies have shown that withania somnifera can effectively reduce cortisol (a stress hormone) secretion, reduce the excitability of neurons, achieve anti-anxiety, calming effects, often used to help sleep, relieve stress.