Title: How magnolia bark affects sleep and health - Your Guide to Better Sleep
Headings: How magnolia bark affects sleep and health
How magnolia bark affects sleep and health
What is magnolia bark?
How does magnolia bark work?
Benefits of magnolia
Magnolia: what to know
Magnolia dosing
Possible side effects of magnolia
Magnolia interactions
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Content: Increased GABA activity quiets excitatory neurons in the brain, helps reduce anxiety, and promotes sleep. A powerful antioxidant. Compounds in magnolia bark act as antioxidants, lowering levels of inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain and throughout the body. An activator of cannabinoid receptors. The bioactive compounds in magnolia bark activate cannabinoid receptors. These receptors, located throughout the body, are part of the endocannabinoid system—which is getting a lot of attention from scientists these days for its role in immune health, pain relief, and disease-prevention. Activation of these receptors helps to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and elevate mood, among many other benefits. An adrenaline inhibitor. Research suggests that bioactive compounds in magnolia bark can reduce adrenaline, a hormone strongly associated with stress, which stimulates vigilance and alertness. Other research indicates magnolia bark may suppress unhealthful levels of cortisol, another significant stress-related hormone.