RIEQUILIBRATE | Stress, nervous system, and relaxation: finding balance when the pace increases

YOU'VE FOUND YOUR RHYTHM. NOW REGAIN YOUR BALANCE.

Work, family, appointments, responsibilities, deadlines.

When days start to fill up again, it’s not just what we have to do that increases. The stimuli to which our body must continuously adapt also increase.

Stress is indeed a physiological response through which the body reacts to demands from the environment and daily life. In certain circumstances, it is a useful response: it allows us to mobilize resources, increase attention, and tackle a challenging situation.

However, when tension and overload persist over time, it can become more difficult to recover, relax, and maintain a sense of balance.

For this reason, feeling good does not just mean having enough energy to face the day.

It also means learning to recognize three different needs:

ADAPT to stress.
SUPPORT the body during more intense periods.
SLOW DOWN and recover.

This idea is the foundation of the RIEQUILIBRA program by PhytoItalia.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE BODY WHEN WE ARE UNDER STRESS?

In the face of a situation perceived as challenging, the body activates a coordinated series of nervous and endocrine responses.

One of the systems involved is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which participates in regulating the stress response and cortisol production.

This is a fundamental physiological mechanism.

The problem is therefore not stress itself, but the relationship between the intensity of the stimulus, duration, individual capacity to adapt, and possibility of recovery.

During particularly demanding periods, sensations such as tension, mental fatigue, irritability, or difficulty "switching off" can arise even when the day's commitments are over.

Regaining balance means considering well-being from multiple perspectives.

1. ADAPT

SUPRANSIOL | ADAPTATION, STRESS, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING

When everything starts again, the body's capacity to adapt is also put to the test.

It is in this context that the concept of adaptogen comes into play.

Adaptogens are natural substances studied for their relationship with the physiological processes through which the body responds to stress conditions.

Among the botanicals most studied in this area is Withania somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha.

Ashwagandha: what does research say?

In recent years, Withania somnifera has been the subject of increasing scientific interest.

Clinical studies and systematic reviews have analyzed different extracts of Withania in relation to parameters associated with perceived stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and cortisol.

The available results are interesting but must be interpreted correctly: studies use different extracts, titrations, dosages, and durations and cannot be automatically transferred to any supplement containing Withania.

SUPRANSIOL contains Withania somnifera in combination with Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil).

Withania is used for its tonic-adaptogenic properties and can contribute to relaxation and mental well-being.

A formula designed to support those periods when daily demands increase and it becomes important to sustain the body's physiological balance.

Stress is part of life.
Adapting is also part of our balance.

2. SUPPORT

DMK PLUS | STRESS AND MAGNESIUM: A RELATIONSHIP TO UNDERSTAND

When we talk about stress and the nervous system, Magnesium also deserves attention.

Magnesium is a mineral involved in numerous physiological processes of the body, including energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system.

The scientific literature has also explored the bidirectional relationship between stress and magnesium status.

Under stress conditions, different physiological mechanisms can influence magnesium homeostasis; at the same time, an adequate intake of this mineral is important for numerous functions of the body.

This relationship gives rise to an interesting field of research on the possible stress-magnesium cycle.

Why is Magnesium important?

Magnesium contributes to:

• the normal functioning of the nervous system;

• the normal energy metabolism;

• the reduction of fatigue and tiredness;

• the normal psychological function.

DMK PLUS contains Magnesium acetyl-taurate in a formulation that also includes Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2.

The presence of Magnesium brings attention back to an often-overlooked aspect when rhythms become particularly intense: the relationship between nutrition, energy metabolism, and the normal functioning of the nervous system.

When demands increase,
supporting the body is also part of balance.

3. SLOW DOWN

PHYTORELAX | NOT ALL FATIGUE ASKS FOR MORE ENERGY

Sometimes it asks for a break.

There are days when strength is not necessarily lacking.

What is lacking is the space to stop.

The mind continues to follow thoughts, appointments, and responsibilities, and even when a free moment finally arrives, it can be difficult to perceive a true sense of relaxation.

For this reason, recovering does not always mean adding something.

Sometimes it means slowing down.

PHYTORELAX completes the RIEQUILIBRA program by entering the realm of relaxation and mental well-being.

Its formulation contains Hawthorn, Lettuce, and fish autolysate.

Hawthorn is traditionally used in the context of relaxation and mental well-being, thus fitting into a nutraceutical strategy aimed at moments when finding relaxation becomes part of one’s daily balance.

Because recovering does not necessarily mean doing more.

It can mean allowing oneself the space to slow down.

There is no single way to navigate an intense period.

Sometimes we need to support the body's ability to adapt.

Sometimes it is important to pay attention to the nutrients involved in the normal functioning of the nervous system and energy metabolism.

And other times we simply need to recover and find a state of relaxation.

This is the thread that connects the RIEQUILIBRA program:

SUPRANSIOL

ADAPT
Withania and Bird's-foot Trefoil to support relaxation, mental well-being, and adaptation to stress.

DMK PLUS

SUPPORT
A formulation with Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin K2, with particular attention to the normal functioning of the nervous system and energy metabolism.

PHYTORELAX

SLOW DOWN
A formula designed to support relaxation and mental well-being.

Because facing intense periods does not just mean having more energy.

It also means knowing when to adapt, when to support oneself, and when to slow down.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an adaptogen?

The term adaptogen refers to natural substances studied in relation to the body's ability to adapt to stress conditions. Among the most well-known botanicals in this area is Withania somnifera or Ashwagandha.

What is the relationship between Magnesium and the nervous system?

Magnesium is an essential mineral that contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, normal energy metabolism, and the reduction of fatigue and tiredness.

Are stress and cortisol the same thing?

No. Cortisol is a hormone involved in the physiological response of the body to stress. The stress response is a much more complex phenomenon and involves different nervous, endocrine, and metabolic systems.

Does relaxing simply mean sleeping more?

Not necessarily. Sleep and relaxation are connected to recovery but represent different phenomena. Creating moments of relaxation, reducing stimuli, and respecting adequate recovery times can be part of a broader strategy for daily well-being.

Dietary supplements should not be considered substitutes for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. The information contained in this article is for informational purposes and does not replace the advice of a doctor or other healthcare professional.