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Other Ingredients
Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that supports the longevity of the mitochondria, our cellular energy powerhouse. It pairs well with Coq10 in AG1 to promote healthy aging.*

Artichoke

Artichoke leaf helps promote the bioavailability of certain ingredients by supporting digestion. Artichoke leaf helps to stimulate bile release, which aids in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and phytonutrients.*

Astragalus

Astragalus is an adaptogen that acts in synergy with the immune supportive ingredients in AG1 to support vitality.*

Beta Glucans

Beta glucans are prebiotic fibers – in combination with inulin and apple fiber, they support gut health by feeding the growth of beneficial microbes.*

Broccoli

Broccoli provides a source of nutrients that are foundational for the body, including sulfur-containing phytonutrients.*

Burdock Root

Burdock root contains bitter compounds that promote digestion and support nutrient absorption.*

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate has the highest amount of elemental calcium and is combined with two other forms of calcium for nutrient absorption.*

Calcium Citrate
Of the three forms of calcium in AG1, Calcium citrate supports bioavailability and proper digestion.*

Calcium Phosphate
Calcium phosphate is a partially metabolized form of calcium that has been bound with phosphorus. It is the main form of calcium in bones and teeth.

Chlorella

Chlorella is a superfood recognized for its nutrient density and, of course, its chlorophyll content.

Chromium Picolinate

Chromium picolinate is the most bioavailable form of chromium, an essential foundational nutrient to support a healthy metabolism.*

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING : 25mcg
  • %DV : 71%
Citric Acid

Citric acid enhances absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Because of its antioxidant properties, it also helps preserve the whole foods in AG1.*

Copper

Copper supports the replenishment of foundational nutrients in the body. It is an essential mineral used by the body for energy production and supporting skin, neurological, and cardiovascular health. Paired with zinc, copper helps balance the optimal absorption of both nutrients. Copper and zinc are also components of superoxide dismutase, an important antioxidant enzyme utilized by the immune system.*

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING : 195mcg
  • %DV : 22%
Dandelion Root

Dandelion root is a leafy vegetable with bitter compounds that help soothe the stomach and support the secretion of digestive enzymes.*

Goji Berry

Lycium berry, aka goji berry, provides a source of micro- and phytonutrients that are foundational for the body, like vitamin C.*

Green Tea

Green tea extract provides antioxidants that support various systems in the body.*

Hawthorn Berry

Hawthorn berries contain micronutrients such as vitamin C and phytonutrients, supporting various systems in the body.*

Kelp

Kelp provides a source of phytonutrients, like iodine, that are foundational for the body.*

Manganese

Manganese is an important trace mineral required for all living organisms. It has been studied for its role in cellular health, the production of energy, and support of healthy bones.*

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING: 400mcg
  • %DV: 17%
Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is a source of phytonutrients, like silymarin. It’s known to help defend against environmental stress.*

Pea Protein

Pea protein contains essential amino acids and is used in AG1 to support bioavailability by helping transport nutrients across the gut barrier.*

Policosanol

Policosanol is a plant-based compound that serves as a source of phytonutrients to support the systems of the body.*

Potassium

Potassium phosphate is a vital mineral and electrolyte that’s found naturally in many fruits and vegetables in AG1.

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING: 300mg
  • %DV: 6%
Rose Hips

Rose hips provide a source of phytonutrients that are foundational for the body, like vitamin C.*

Rosemary

Rosemary is an herb that works synergistically with bioflavonoids for enhanced skin health benefits.*

Selenium

Selenium is a trace mineral that's critical to support the body's antioxidant defense systems.*

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING : 20mcg
  • %DV: 36%
Slippery Elm

Slippery elm bark is a digestive supporting herb, with naturally occurring mucilage, known to soothe the gut lining.*

Sodium

Sodium is a vital mineral and electrolyte found naturally in many fruits and vegetables in AG1.*

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING: 45mg
  • %DV: 2%
Spinach

Spinach is a source of both micro- and phytonutrients that are foundational to the body, like calcium and magnesium.*

Stevia

The stevia in AG1 is a pure extract from the stevia rebaudiana leaf. It does not have an impact on blood sugar.*

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps combat oxidative stress in skin cells and helps combat visible signs of aging. It also works together with vitamin E to support immune system defense.*

  • AMOUNT PER SERVING : 420mg
  • %DV : 467%

プログレッシブ筋弛緩法でリラックス習慣をつくろう

プログレッシブ筋弛緩法でリラックス習慣をつくろう

あなたはストレスや体のこわばり、慢性的な痛みに悩んでいませんか?
そんなときに役立つのが「プログレッシブ筋弛緩法(PMR)」。アメリカの医師エドモンド・ジェイコブソンが考案したリラクゼーション法で、誰でも簡単に取り入れることができます。
この記事では、PMRの基本、効果、実践方法を分かりやすく解説します✨

プログレッシブ筋弛緩法(PMR)とは?

プログレッシブ筋弛緩法は、1929年にアメリカの医師ジェイコブソンによって開発されました。
🧘 方法はとてもシンプルで「筋肉を数秒間ぎゅっと力を入れる → その後ゆるめる」という流れを体の各部位で繰り返すだけ。
1日10〜20分、椅子に座って行えるので、特別な道具も必要ありません。

PMRはどうやって体に効くの?

人の体は「交感神経(活動モード)」と「副交感神経(リラックスモード)」がバランスをとっています。
💡 PMRを行うと、筋肉のオン・オフを繰り返すことでこの神経の切り替えがスムーズになり、呼吸や心拍が落ち着き、自然と心も静まっていきます。
その効果は医療や心理療法の現場でも活用されています。

PMRのメリット

PMRを続けることで期待できる効果はたくさんあります✨

  • ストレスや不安の軽減

  • 血圧や脈拍の安定

  • 睡眠の質改善

  • 慢性的な肩こりや腰痛の緩和

  • 集中力アップ

🌿 最初は効果を感じにくい場合もありますが、数回続けることで深いリラックスを実感しやすくなります。

どんなときに役立つ?PMRの活用シーン

PMRはさまざまな場面で役立ちます。

  • ストレスや不安が強いとき

  • 不眠や睡眠リズムの乱れ

  • 慢性的な頭痛や肩こり、腰痛

  • 気分の浮き沈みや集中力の低下

  • 消化不良やお腹の不調

また、症状がなくても「予防」として取り入れることで、日常のストレス耐性を高めることができます💪

⚠️ 注意点:腱炎、重度のうつ病や統合失調症、てんかん、重い心身の疾患がある方は、医師に相談してから取り入れましょう。

PMRのやり方:ステップごとの実践法

まずはリラックスできる服装に着替えて、椅子に座りましょう。
👣 足は床にしっかりつけ、手は太ももの上に置きます。

  • 息を吸いながら筋肉に5〜7秒ほど力を入れる

  • 息を吐きながら20〜30秒ゆるめる

  • 目は閉じて、体の感覚に集中する

順番は以下の通りです👇

  1. 手と前腕

  2. 上腕(二の腕)

  3. 額をしわ寄せる

  4. 目をぎゅっと閉じる

  5. 顎・首まわり

  6. 肩・胸・背中

  7. お腹

  8. 太もも → ふくらはぎ → 足

最後に深呼吸をして、少しずつ手や足を動かしてから目を開けます。

毎日の生活にPMRを取り入れるコツ

⌛ 1回あたり10〜20分でできるので、ちょっとした隙間時間に取り入れられます。

  • 朝のスタート前に

  • 夜寝る前のリラックスタイムに

  • 仕事や勉強の合間に

習慣化することで「緊張→リラックス」の切り替えが早くなり、普段から落ち着いた状態を保ちやすくなります🌙

ひと目でわかるポイント

  1. プログレッシブ筋弛緩法(PMR)は、筋肉の「力を入れる・ゆるめる」を繰り返すシンプルな方法で、心身のリラックスをサポート。
  2. ストレス、不眠、慢性痛などの改善に役立ち、予防的にも活用できる。
  3. 特定の疾患がある場合は医師に相談しながら、無理なく続けることが大切。

Bundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE): Umgang mit Stress, 2020
https://www.bzfe.de/fileadmin/resources/eif/5086_2020_eif_leseprobe.pdf

The University of Toledo: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 2024
https://www-utoledo-edu.translate.goog/studentaffairs/counseling/anxietytoolbox/pmr.html?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=de&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=rq#:~:text=PMR%20is%20an%20exercise%20that,same%20time%20experience%20anxiety%20symptoms.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 2016
https://www-va-gov.translate.goog/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/progressive-muscle-relaxation.asp?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=de&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=rq#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20widely%2Dused,relaxing%2014%20different%20muscle%20groups.

Öffentliches Gesundheitsportal Österreichs (Gesundheit.GV.AT): Progressive Muskelentspannung, 2018
https://www.gesundheit.gv.at/leben/stress/progressive-muskelentspannung.html

Ewa Ferendiuk, Joanna Marta Bieganska, Piotr Kazana, Malgorzata Pihut: Progressive Muscle relaxation according to Jacobson in treatment of the patients with temporomandibular joint disorders, in: Folia Med Krakau, 2019
https://journals.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/131140/edition/114544/content

Kristina Stürz, Sabine Hartmann, Bernhard Holzner, Carina S. Bichler u. a.: Auswirkungen eines zweistufigen kognitiven Trainings- und Entspannungsprogramms bei Pflegeheimbewohnern mit leichten kognitiven Beeinträchtigungen, in: MDPI, 2022
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/14/8316

Loren Toussaint, Quang Anh Nguyen, Claire Röttger, Klara Dixon u. a.: Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Deep Breathing, and Guided Imagery in Promoting Psychological and Physiological States of RElaxation, in: Wiley Online Library, 2021
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/5924040

Julio Torales, Marcelo O'Higgins, Ivan Barrios, Israel Gonzalez, Marcos Almiron: An Overview of Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Managing Anxiety, in: Revista Argentina de Clinica Psicologica, 2020
https://akyfpy.org.py/uploads/files/investigaciones/An%20Overview%20of%20Jacobson's%20Progressive%20Muscle%20Relaxation%20in%20Managing%20Anxiety.pdf

Akanksha Jayant Rajguru, Garima Srivastava: Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation and well-being: Evaluating effectiveness with respect to mode of administration and gender, in: Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 2020 https://www.proquest.com/openview/60902217b7c968959d57bb2ba3371667/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2032134

Ritu Sahu, Dr. Jharna Gupta, Dr. Nilesh Datal, Dr. Usha Singh: A comparative study: Effectiveness of Jacobon's progressive muscle relaxation technique and Benson's relaxation technique on reducing fatigue and improving quality of life during 3rd trimester of non-complicated pregnancy, in: International Journal of Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2023
https://www.gynecologyjournal.in/archives/2023.v5.i2.A.22/a-comparative-study-effectiveness-of-jacobsonrsquos-progressive-muscle-relaxation-technique-and-bensonrsquos-relaxtion-technique-on-reducing-fatigue-and-improving-quality-of-life-during-3rd-trimester-of-non-complicated-pregnancy

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