Function Vacation is the physician-developed all natural mind and body relaxation formula that is founded in mainstream proven clinical science. Function Vacation promotes restful alertness, increased concentration, anxiety reduction, and improved mood all without drowsiness. Function Vacation employs an all natural proprietary functional platform of green tea L-theanine, Griffonia plant derived 5-HTP, magnesium, and zinc in a theme-appropriate Pacific coconut drink. Repair your mind, body, and mood everyday from the stresses of modern life without getting on an airplane.

The green tea derived L-theanine has a clinically proven track record of reducing both mental and physical signs of anxiety while promoting improved task concentration, learning, and memory. Researchers have recently demonstrated improvement of both the BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory) and VAMS (Visual Analog Mood Scale) in randomized trials comparing L-theanine to placebo. Not only did L-theanine improve mental markers for anxiety, but the unpleasant physical side effects of stress and anxiety (e.g. increased heart rate, excessive sweating, etc.) were also reduced. Several studies have also linked L-theanine with improved alpha wave brain activity in studies where participants were faced with stressful complex mathematical calculations. The dual mind and body mechanism of L-theanine involves inhibition of L-glutamic acid to glutamate receptors. Chronic stress, anxiety, and even seizure activity has been linked to excessive L-glutamic acid production and unchecked binding to receptors.

The Griffonia plant derived 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is an all natural serotonin precursor and analog that allows the brain to replenish its natural healthy stores of serotonin as needed. It bypasses the conversion of the essential amino acid L-tryptophan into 5-HTP via the rate limiting enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase. Over 20 years of experience has revealed an excellent safety profile for 5-HTP. Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter whose regulation and adequate production is a critical component of maintenance of normal mood, weight control, and sleep patterns. Studies have shown the dramatic effects that 5-HTP has on depressive symptoms, anxiety, normal appetite regulation, and pain perception.

Researchers have also demonstrated a relationship between magnesium and anti-depressent and anxiolytic-like effects. Adequate but not excessive daily intake of zinc has also been linked to mental health and alertness.

Function Vacation is the relaxing trip in a bottle that contains the proven functional platform of L-theanine, 5-HTP, magnesium, and zinc. Gain restful alertness, increased concentration, anxiety reduction, and improved mood everyday without leaving town.

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