The health body explains: “If your doctor gives you the okay, use the smallest possible dose.
“Don’t take it for longer than three months, and avoid drinking alcohol while you’re using it.”
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While the supplements are able to ease signs of anxiety, some research suggests that making certain lifestyle changes could be equally beneficial to reduce stress.
General anxiety disorder, which affects five percent of the UK population, typically causes tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, heart palpitations and chest tightness.
Source: Daily Express