For many of us peace of mind is a highly desirable state. Unfortunately, it exists for us only within the realms of our imaginations because we don't experience it. What we do experience is the internal agitation of nervousness and irritability that makes serenity seem very far removed.

The combination of nervousness and irritability is a common health complaint. In fact, five percent of the population suffer from an extreme form called anxiety neurosis: nervousness, exaggerated fears, sleep disturbances, general pervasive feelings of impending doom and loss of appetite. Obviously, not all of us are afflicted by this extreme form but anyone who is commonly nervous and irritable knows the affects. Internally it affects us by robbing us of our mental calm and externally it affects all those who must relate to us by giving them an interaction that is about as pleasant as coming into lose contact with a cheese grater.

Nervousness and irritability can be the result of physical stress, such as allergy, hypoglycemia, injury, etc, or of mental stress that may be job, family or school related. However, often times nervousness and irritability are simply a lack of those nutrients that are necessary for the brain and nervous system to function properly.

We spend millions of dollars annually on tranquilizers in our quest for peace of mind. These drugs work at the psychic level and do not get to the base of the problem at the physiological level where it actually exists. The truth is that tranquilizing drugs work adversely by making us feel better while our bodies continue to starve and we continue to get worse.

In his book, Nutrition against disease, Roger Williams states that the brain cells ultimately get from the blood only those nutrient elements that we furnish through diet. We know there is a verifiable relationship between diet and mental health. We also know that certain nutrients are especially important to the brain and nervous system. This is not to say that one can buy peace of mind in a dietary supplement, but it may be impossible to achieve that peaceful state without giving in the body and mind the nutritional support they demand.

There is a supplemental formula available which combines the major nutrients known to the provide support for the brain and nervous system. These nutrients work together synergistically. This means that the particular nutrients of the formula complement each other in a way that makes them more effective than they would be if taken separately and also that they can achieve the desired effects with much smaller amounts. In other words, the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

A possible formulation of nutrients that could be employed successfully is listed below

• L-Phenylalanine
• Chooline Bitartrate
• Niacinamide
• Niacin
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
• Calcium (Lactate)
• Magnesium (citrate)
• RNA
• Raw brain Tissue
• Raw Pituitary Tissue
• Vitamin C (with Rose hips)
• Pantothenic acid
• Zinc (Amino acid chelate)
• Manganese (Amino acid chelate)
• Folic acid

In association with raw gland extracts of Bovine tissue, cold processed to avoid enzyme destruction, and formulated with the trace minerals found in sea plants and Macrocystis Pyrifera.

Niacinamide, niacin, B6, pantothenic acid and folic acid are all parts for the vitamin B-complex. B vitamins work together to relieve mental stress. Linda Clark has said, " If you are tired, irritable, nervous, feel frightened, depressed, or even suicidal, suspect a B deficiency. "

Niacin is recognized as highly important in the prevention and treatment of mental illness. In the body it has far reaching effects including the brain, nervous system, and mental and emotional stability. A lack of niacin can result in nervousness, irritability, insomnia, confusion, apprehensiveness, depression, strain and tension, mental and physical fatigue. A keynote symptom is a lack or loss of sense of humor.

Niacin works very quickly in the body and may cause itching and redness in the blush areas when taking in large doses. Niacinamide is included in the formula because it is a non-flushing form of niacin that does not cause the itching and redness.

Where there is a shortage of niacin, there is often an accompanying lack of B6. These two vitamins work together to have a tranquilizing effect especially when the individual is suffering from hyperirritability (possibly from menopause). A lack of B6 alone results in general irritability. Niacin, pantothenic acid, magnesium and vitamin C, included in the formula, assist in the absorption of B6. This vitamin is particularly required by the individual under stress.

Pantothenic acid is also very necessary to the person under stress. In fact a lack of pantohthenic acid can result in an inability to tolerate stress. This lack will also give rise to a quick temper and disturbed pulse rate. Any intolerance to stress, mental or physical, denotes adrenal exhaustion. Pantothenic acid is effective in bringing support to the adrenal glands.

Folic acid is another B vitamin that has a vital role in the nervous system. Pfeiffer calls it "crucial to mental and emotional health" and essential to the functioning of our brains" A deficiency usually produces irritability, along with forgetfulness and mental sluggishness. The pill limits absorption of folic acid and people using it need to supplement their diets with folic acid tablets.

Unfortunately, surveys reveal that folic acid is one of the most widespread insufficiencies in our diets. This becomes even more significant when we realize that one of the most important functions of folic acid in the body is in the synthesis of nucleoproteins, such as DNA and RNA.

Choline and L-phenylalanine share a similar role in the nervous system. They function as precursors for the production of several neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters control the basic process of impulse transmission between nerve cells. They are responsible for an elevated and positive mood, alertness and ambition. A lack of them can cause depression.

A sufficient supply of choline must be present in the body to produce acetylcholine, an essential ingredient of nerve fluid. Acetylcholine makes it possible for impulses to be transmitted from one brain cell to the next and also from nerve cells to muscle cells. Acetylcholine is necessary for the correct functioning of the nervous system as well as for proper brain function.

Vitamin C plays an essential rolle in the metabolism of phenylalanine. Vitamin C has other important functions in the formula. Manyu times persons suffering from nervousness and irritability will show an excess of copper in their bodies. Both vitamin C and zinc normalizes this excess. Vitamin C itself has been shown by quantitative EEGs to have an anti-anxiety effect. It is also needed to give support to the adrenals during stress.  The presence of toxins in our bodies can add to our not "feeling ourselves. " Vitamin C is a well-known antitoxin and mobilizes no only copper but also lead and mercury, allowing for their excretion by the kidneys. The absorption of vitamin C is supported by the presence of calcium and magnesium.

Calcium has been used with much success in the treatment of stress and anxiety. A deficiency causes increased irritability and even a tiny decrease of calcium in the blood can produce uncontrollable temper outbursts. Emotional stress or heavy physical exertion can deplete blood calcium which can also result in nervousness and irritability. it is thought that 30 % of the population is calcium deficient. Calcium and magnesium work together as a natural tranquilizer in the body.

Tiny amounts of zinc are needed for the brain to carry out its functions. Research at the University of Michigan showed a significant relationship between high academic grades and high zinc levels. Zinc deficiency is prevalent in our society because of soil exhaustion food processing, careless cooking and eating junk foods.