5 best supplements for anxiety: what to take when you're feeling worried

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anxious is one of the worst experiences imaginable and it can impact everything from your friendships to sleep and work.

Thankfully, if you're finding your mental health is impacting your day-to-day life, there is an array of supplements out there to soothe your feelings of unease.

As part of our Mental Health Digital Issue guest-edited by Scarlett Moffatt, we've got the lowdown on the best supplements for anxiety.  MORE: Scarlett Moffatt admits she wanted to 'disappear for a while' after I'm a Celebrity harmed her mental health"There are many vitamin and herbal remedies available that are marketed for stress and anxiety," says pharmacist Shabir Daya, co-founder of online pharmacy Victoria Health. "Notable examples include ashwagandha and 5-HTP. "It's important to know that some of the supplements created to soothe anxiety can take a while to work, so they're not necessarily a quick fix, but worth adding to your mental health toolbox for when you need a natural helping hand.  "If you are suffering from stress and would like to try something natural, I always recommend magnolia rhodiola," says Shabir.

He explains it has helped many people to cope with the symptoms of stress and anxiety. It is an herbal supplement that eases stress, anxiety and low mood by lowering cortisol levels within the body.  "It can help to control stress-related symptoms such as irritability, emotional ups and downs, restlessness, tense muscles, poor sleep and concentration difficulties," he says. Try: Victoria Magnolia Rhodiola Complex, £28 for 60 capsules"The benefits of green tea are well documented and many people drink green tea for its relaxation effect," explains Shabir. "This relaxing property can be directly traced to a unique amino acid.