Contains a blend of ingredients shown to improve mood and reduce stress*
Key ingredients
Taurine: Neuroprotective amino acid that provides antioxidant protection and demonstrates GABA-A agonist activity (1-3).* GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain important for calm and sleep (4-6).
L-theanine: Amino acid that acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist (7).* In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, L-theanine was shown to significantly reduce stress (8).*
5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract): 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) crosses the blood-brain barrier and is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin (9).* Serotonin is important for regulating mood and sleep-wake function (10). In a randomized, double-blind study, 5-HTP was shown to significantly improve mood (11).*
Vitamins B and C: Active forms of vitamin B6, folate, B12, and C are important for serotonin synthesis (12-16).*
References:
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Take 1-3 capsules one to two times daily or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin C ... 40mg
(as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin B6 ... 9mg
(as pyridoxal 5-phosphate)
Folate ... 200mcg
(from (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt**)
Vitamin B12 ... 30mcg
(as methylcolbalmin)
Magnesium ... 50mg
(as magnesium bisglycinate chelate)
Zinc ... 10mg
(as zinc bisglycinate chelate)
Selenium ... 70mcg
(as L-selenomethionine)
Proprietary Blend ... 950mg
Taurine, L- theanine, and 5-hydroxytryptophan (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract)
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water), rice concentrate and magnesium stearate (vegetable source)
**This product uses Gnosis S.p.As (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt (Quatrefolic®) and is protected by U.S. Patent No. 7, 947, 662. Quatrefolic is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A., Milan, Italy.
If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare provider before use.
