Anxiety and depression numbers are staggering in the U.S. and worldwide.

While it’s normal to feel some sense of anxiety over events in life, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. According to information from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, of Americans over the age 18, 40 million are affected by anxiety. That amounts to around 18 percent of the population.

In addition, it’s estimated that nearly 7 percent of the population suffered from at least one major depressive episode in 2012 alone, and that’s a number believed to be higher now.

People used to feel more ashamed and self conscious to talk about anxiety, depression or any form of mental health issue but that as changed over time as now more and more people are aware of how common it is.

With so many tens of millions of people suffering from anxiety and depression, there’s often research being done regarding new treatment options that could be available, or alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical treatments.

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There are many reasons that people with anxiety and/or depression might want to look outside of prescription medications, including wanting to avoid the many side effects, or feeling like these medicines simply don’t work for them.

Antidepressants do have therapeutic benefits, but they also have unwanted side effects such as:

• Sexual Dysfunction
• Weight Gain
• sleepinessIn some cases, antidepressants and anxiety medications can also cause worsening symptoms of the conditions they’re intended to treat. Increasingly people are going to drug treatment programs for problems with antidepressants and anti anxiety medicines as well.

This is especially true of benzodiazepines like Xanax but can occur with medicines that are taken daily too.

One alternative option that’s garnering a lot of attention is called Serelax, so what should you know about this substance and its effects? Does it have positive results for people with anxiety or depression and what are the potential side effects?

What is Serelax?

Serelax is the trademarked name of a product that promises to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Some of the specific symptoms the makers of Serelax say it can help with include:

• Anxiousness
• Sadness
• Panic
• Stress

The creators of this product also say that it helps promote an improved sense of physical and mental well-being in users. It’s touted as a way to feel calmer, have better health, and they creators also say that it doesn’t act as a sedative, it’s not addictive and it doesn’t have side effects.

Specific benefits creators say Serelax can have include:

• Helps users feel more content
• Reduces edginess, panic, and nervousness
• Correct chemical imbalances that contribute to symptoms of depression
• Promotes a sense of tranquility without sedation

So how does this product have all these big benefits according to the company that manufactures it?

The idea is that Serelax impacts neurotransmitters and restores the natural balance that you need to relieve feelings of sadness and anxiety.

Serelax doesn’t require a prescription, and it’s a proprietary combination of certain herbal supplements, each of which on its own can be used to reduce anxiety. The idea behind Serelax is that the effectiveness of each of the individual substances it contains is improved through the controlled combination of ingredients.

What’s In Serelax?

Specific ingredients contained in a dose of Serelax include:

• GABA is included in this supplement as a way to optimize naturally occurring amounts of this particular neurotransmitter, and the idea is that with the inclusion of GABA, Serelax can help alleviate stress and physical muscle tension. (Source)
• L-theanine is included to improve the production of dopamine in users, which then may elevate overall mood. (Source)
• Passionflower is in Serelax, which is intended to create a sense of calm and peace of mind in users.  (Source)
• For relaxation without the loss of mental focus or clarity, kava kava is in Serelax.
• Valerian is a natural supplement that may be able to calm the nervous system and reduce symptoms of anxiety. (Source)
• Jujube can help alleviate irritability and reduce stress.
• Skullcap is included as a possible way to reduce tension of the nervous system.  (Source)
• Roman chamomile is a mild sedative that provides physical relaxation, according to the makers of Serelax.

Serelax isn’t supposed to have anything in it that can be considered addictive or create a physical dependence that would lead to withdrawal symptoms if someone were to stop taking it.

This is in contrast to many anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications. These prescription drugs often lead to a tolerance in the user, and they have to take higher doses to get any effect.

Their brain also becomes dependent on them so that if they stop using them suddenly, they go through uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous drug withdrawals.

The makers of Serelax say that since it contains natural ingredients, it can be used on a short-term or long-term basis, and can relieve chronic anxiety or depression symptoms, as well as situational anxiety.

Serelax can be used by men and women, and the makers say that some users start to feel its effects within about a week after starting to take it, but for some, it could take several weeks or a month for consistent, noticeable effects to be felt. This is pretty similar to guidelines for prescription medications, which can take up to six weeks for the full effects to be felt.

The dosage of Serelax is one capsule taken twice a day, and while the makers say that it’s safe, it shouldn’t be taken by children, pregnant women, or women who are currently nursing.

Essentially, what Serelax claims to do is to improve the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system of the user. This is primarily done by increasing GABA levels, which is a calming neurotransmitter in the brain.

When someone attempts to take GABA on its own, it won’t have a calming effect for the most part because as a supplement GABA can’t cross the blood-brain barrier.

When it’s combined with other supplements such as the amino acid L-theanine, it’s more likely to be able to cross into the brain and provide mood-lifting and anxiety-reducing benefits.

Where Do You Buy Serelax?

You can buy Serelax directly from the manufacturer’s website, which is Serelax.com. If you buy from the company that makes this supplement you get the advantage of their 60-day 100% money-back guarantee. They also frequently have sales, such as 20% discounts for providing your email address.

You can also purchase this supplement on Amazon from Pharmaxa Laboratories.

If you buy Serelax directly from the manufacturer, you can purchase a one-month “starter kit” supply for $69.94 right now. This starter kit also includes a one-month supply of Somulin, which is advertised as the manufacturer’s proprietary sleep aid.

You can also purchase a one-month starter kit for $34.50. Another ordering option is a three-month supply of Serelax for $103.50.

Are There Cons of Taking Serelax?

When you first start researching Serelax it can sound too good to be true, so what’s the reality? Is it as good as the manufacturer says?

First, one of the biggest potential problems with Serelax is the fact that since it’s a supplement, it’s effectiveness isn’t proven by the FDA. It may have benefits for some people, but it’s not the same as taking a prescription medication for anxiety or depression, and you ultimately don’t know how it’s going to affect you.

This formula isn’t tested scientifically on its own, and rather the scientific research mentioned by the manufacturers refers to the individual ingredients on their own.

Also, if you have severe anxiety or depression, you should always consult with your doctor, and this herbal-based product isn’t likely to be beneficial for you. Untreated anxiety or depressive disorders that are severe can be very dangerous.

Even though Serelax is herbal-based, it doesn’t inherently mean there won’t be side effects, although they’re likely to be milder than what people would experience with prescription drugs. Herbal supplements can also interact negatively with other medicines or supplements, so it’s important for users to be aware of these risks.

This supplement also contains kava, which may contribute to liver problems, but the evidence is pretty limited on this, and it seems to only very rarely occur in people with pre-existing liver conditions, individuals who take extraordinarily high doses of it, or who drink alcohol while using kava kava.

Reviews

If you want to find reviews for Serelax, one of the best places to look is on Amazon.

Amazon reviews for Serelax seem to be generally favorable, most of which vary between four and five stars.

Reviewers tend to say it does help their mood and relieve their stress and that they don’t experience side effects. With that being said, most of the Amazon reviews seem to point to the fact that the people writing use it on an as-needed basis, or they use it for relatively mild symptoms.

On some forums, people tend to have the impression that this supplement would be too mild to help people deal with anything beyond infrequent symptoms of stress or situational anxiety.

Summing Up—Should You Try Serelax?

When you read the manufacturer’s description of Serelax it can seem like a promising way to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, but what’s the reality? As with most herbal supplements or even pharmaceutical medications, there are pros and cons.

First, what are the pros of Serelax?

Serelax is an herbal-based, natural supplement that doesn’t require a prescription to purchase and is relatively inexpensive.

It has a proprietary blend of herbs which have been shown to have positive effects on symptoms such as nervousness and anxiety.

It wouldn’t likely lead to addiction or physical dependence, which is one of the big upsides for people who are searching for an alternative to traditional medications. According to reviews, some people who use it do feel as if it has benefits.

Now, what about the possible cons?

First, Serelax as an herbal supplement isn’t regulated, and the actual blend of ingredients isn’t laboratory tested, so you’re mostly relying on research about the individual ingredients and anecdotal evidence.

Also, just because something is herbal or natural it doesn’t necessarily mean it is free of side effects, and as with medications, everyone can react differently to individual herbs as well as certain blends. Herbs can also interact with other medications, and these are all things to be aware of.

Finally, if you suffer from severe anxiety or depression you should seek medical guidance, and an herbal supplement like Serelax is likely to be too mild to help your symptoms.

Serelax is most likely to be beneficial for people with mild symptoms of anxiety, or maybe mild depression.

Don’t rely solely on Serelax as treatment for your anxiety or depression.

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