For many people, maintaining productivity and mental energy is a daily battle. Have you ever made a to-do list in the morning, then reached the afternoon with none of your tasks accomplished? If so, you might be someone who struggles with focusing. 

Everybody gets distracted from time to time, but for some, distractions come from all directions and threaten to derail an entire day. 

Getting constantly distracted can make you feel helpless and discouraged. Because of its negative impact on your mood and emotional well-being, chronic distraction can also lead to increased levels of stress. 

To stop distractions from ruling your life, stealing your time, and making you feel powerless, you can start implementing stress-supporting, focus-boosting habits into your life. 

In addition, you can support brain health by including naturally brain-healthy ingredients in your daily routine in the form of supplements.

The Focus-Boosting Power of L-Theanine 

If you’re struggling to stay focused throughout the day, L-theanine is one ingredient you need to know about.

L-theanine is classified as a non-essential amino acid. It’s found in small amounts in green and black tea, as well as in one specific type of mushroom. One study found that the combination of the caffeine and L-theanine in tea increased subjects’ cognitive function and performance. 

In other words, it helped them focus and think!

Another study indicated that L-theanine had a noticeable effect on attention, heart rate, and reaction time among subjects with focus issues. This study points to the benefits of L-theanine for anyone who tends to have trouble getting their thoughts together due to a restless or racing mind. 

For this particular study, 200 mg of L-theanine was used, and this intake was found by researchers to be perfectly adequate for anyone with feelings of anxiousness.

To get a focus-boosting dose of L-theanine, you can drink a cup of green tea or take the compound as a supplement. L-theanine is one of the 12 natural ingredients included in R3SET’s Calm capsules, daily supplements that are designed to help you with stress support so you can stay focused throughout the day.

GABA for a Calmer Mind 

GABA stands for gamma-aminobutyric acid. This acid is naturally produced by your brain and is also found in some foods. 

The primary role of GABA within your body is to interact with proteins within your brain called GABA receptors. The interactions of the amino acid to these proteins has been found to have a calming, relaxing effect on the mind.

When GABA activity level in your body is lower, the results can be problematic for your mental and emotional well-being. 

Having trouble focusing is one of the negative effects associated with low levels of GABA activity, as are anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Thus, adding GABA to your daily routine is one of the best steps you can take to increase the focus-boosting power of your supplement regimen.

Like L-theanine, GABA is found naturally in some teas. However, the best way to get this calming amino acid in your daily routine is by taking R3SET’s Calm supplements each day. 

Our supplements are formulated with GABA, but they also include a wide array of other calming, focus-boosting natural ingredients, making Calm a comprehensive  stress support supplement*.

Vitamin D and Omega-3s: Two Key Nutrients for Sustained Attention

Our Calm supplements are formulated with ahiflower oil, an excellent plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. These acids are essential nutrients for cognitive health, and immune support and getting enough of them in your diet via food and supplements is one of the best ways to promote sustained focus, attention and a healthy immune response*. 

We chose ahiflower oil as our source of omega-3’s because it’s naturally plant-based, making it a worthy vegan-friendly alternative to ingredients like fish oil.

Calm capsules also include vitamin D3. Also known as the sunshine vitamin, D3 is produced by your skin in response to sun exposure. It’s an essential nutrient for mood regulation, as well as for strong bones and a fully functional immune system. 

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with mental health issues like seasonal depression, which means that developing a deficiency in this essential nutrient can make it tough to concentrate and stay focused.

Taking vitamin D3 in single doses is one of the best ways to maintain proper levels of this essential nutrient. 

If you suspect that you are dealing with a vitamin D deficiency, make sure to talk to your doctor. The symptoms of nutrient deficiencies typically go away once you start including more nutrient-dense foods, regular exercise, and supplements in your daily routine.

Valerian Root: A Calming Ingredient for Racing Minds 

If your mind tends to go at a hundred miles per hour in a hundred different directions throughout the day, valerian root is the perfect supplement for you. This herbal remedy comes from a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia with calming benefits that have been known for millennia. Valerian root interacts positively with GABA levels in your brain, making this natural remedy one of the best calming herbs out there.

In addition to being used for its calming effects during the day, valerian root is also often used as a natural way to a better night’s rest. If you’re having trouble with sleep, valerian root is a perfect supplement to try.

Other ingredients To Support Brain Function 

While the above-mentioned supplements are great ways to support cognitive function, the ingredients below can also contribute to maintaining mental clarity*. 

• Resveratrol (found in grapes, raspberries, and blueberries)
• Dark chocolate
• Rhodiola Rosea
• B Vitamins ( vitamin B6, B9, and Vitamin B12)
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Bacopa monnieri (Ayurvedic herb)
• EPA & DHA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid)
• L-carnitine 

Conclusion 

Getting distracted can be frustrating. Fortunately, if you’re struggling to stay focused, supplements may be able to provide the boost of mental energy and clarity that you are looking for. 

If you’re looking for the perfect focus-boosting supplement to take each day, look no further than R3SET’s Calm capsules. Our Calm formula contains l active and botanical ingredients that are carefully combined to help you stay focused throughout the day.

The Calm formula includes valerian root, ashwagandha, L-Theanine, beta caryophyllene, ahiflower oil, 5 HTP, GABA, Relora, vitamin D, and more!

To learn more about these focus-boosting, stress defense ingredients, make sure to visit the R3SET blog. 

There, you’ll find helpful information about the natural ingredients that make up our signature stress-fighting formula, as well as helpful tips for building a powerful stress management routine. 

*  *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

Sources:

The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness | NCBI

Effects of l-theanine on attention and reaction time response | Science Direct

3 Amazing Benefits of GABA | Psychology Today

Vitamin D and Depression: Where is all the Sunshine? | NCBI

Herbal Insomnia Medications that Target GABAergic Systems: A Review of the Psychopharmacological Evidence | NCBI