Experts say employee burnout is approaching epidemic levels. A recent survey by Yale University[1] revealed that one-out-of-five highly engaged employees report feeling burnt out and a Kronos survey found that nearly half of HR leaders (46 %) say employee burnout is responsible for up to 50 % of their annual workforce turnover. In new peer-reviewed, published study researchers studying burnout found that daily supplementation with the natural antioxidant, Robuvit® (Ro-boo-vit) French oak wood extract can curb the symptoms of burnout, including fatigue, lower tolerance and lack of job satisfaction.

“Burnout is a real health condition – a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion – caused by a specific type of job-related stress. Millions feel burnout and it erodes their energy and the satisfaction they have with their work,” said renowned natural health physician and author Dr. Fred Pescatore. “Burnout is a difficult condition to address and its symptoms can be frustrating. This study presents the natural antioxidant Robuvit® as a potential solution.”

The study, published in Minerva Medica, shows that supplementing with Robuvit® daily can help alleviate feelings of workplace burnout by reducing fatigue and oxidative stress. The study tested 108 senior professionals and young surgeons who showed signs of workplace burnout.

Participants supplemented with 300 mg of Robuvit® daily for a duration of four weeks. Researchers found that participants who supplemented with Robuvit® had significant improvement of burnout symptoms like fatigue, dissatisfaction with work and negative attitude in the workplace.

The participant group of 22 young surgeons who supplemented with Robuvit® reported increased positive feelings at work as a result of their improved symptoms, including:

• Improved feelings of being emotional drained (49 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. 5 % control)
• Alleviated fatigue substantially (43 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. 3 % control)
• Improved tolerance levels (45 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. 13 % control)
• Reduced feelings of strain from interactions (21 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. -2 % control)
• Improved feelings of satisfaction of career path (31 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. -3 % control)

Similarly, the group of 46 senior professionals who supplemented with Robuvit® experienced improved symptoms as well:

• Improved relationships with clients (10 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. -3 % control)
• Alleviated fatigue (27 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. 3 % control)
• Improved tolerance levels (35 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. 0 % control)
• Reduced feelings of strain from interactions (12 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. -21 % control)
• Improved feelings of satisfaction of career path (35 % improvement with Robuvit® vs. -7 % control)

Both groups experienced notable reduction of oxidative stress when they supplemented with Robuvit®, including an 11 % reduction in the young surgeon group and 18.6 % improvement in the senior professionals group, while control groups remained unchanged.

“Oxidative stress causes damage to healthy cells which can make you feel fatigued. This study shows that Robuvit®’s antioxidant properties cut down oxidative stress to effectively reduce burnout and its symptoms,” said Dr. Pescatore.

Robuvit® French oak wood extract is a powerful natural antioxidant. Supplementation with Robuvit® is shown to develop Robuvit® metabolites which make energy-generating mitochondria much more efficient, delivering a noticeable and verifiable energy boost.  Robuvit® is shown to support detoxification and liver function and to boost energy in those with fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome. This research builds upon the studies showing Robuvit® ‘s benefits for natural energy and its antioxidant properties to combat oxidative stress.

[1] https://hbr.org/2018/02/1-in-5-highly-engaged-employees-is-at-risk-of-burnout