Brain Calm

GABA, L-theanine, 5-HTP and chamomile with B6, B12 and magnesium to support a calm mood and healthy neurotransmitter activity.

What it is

Brain Calm is a capsule formula built around the calming side of brain chemistry. It pairs GABA and L-theanine with chamomile flower extract and 5-HTP, then adds the nutrients the body uses to make and regulate neurotransmitters: vitamin B6 as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, magnesium as di-magnesium malate, inositol and taurine. Phosphatidylserine from sunflower lecithin completes the formula. The B vitamins are in their active forms, so the body can use them without a conversion step.

Who it's for

The formula is designed to support GABA and serotonin activity, the signaling systems that play a role in mood, a sense of calm, satiety and sleep. The product write-up also names digestion, energy and hormonal balance as areas of support. It suits an adult or older child who can swallow capsules and wants support for a calm, settled mood. The label gives no children's dose; ask your practitioner about use for children.

Format and how to take

Sixty cellulose capsules, 30 servings. The label's recommended use: take two capsules per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner. The product write-up suggests splitting the two capsules across the day. Store at room temperature.

Ingredients

Per serving (2 capsules), from the label:

• Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 2.5 mg (147% DV)
• Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1,000 mcg (41,667% DV)
• Magnesium (as di-magnesium malate) 75 mg (18% DV)
• Inositol 400 mg
• Taurine 300 mg
• Chamomile extract (Matricaria chamomilla, flower) 200 mg
• Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) 100 mg
• L-Theanine 100 mg
• 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg
• Phosphatidylserine (from sunflower lecithin) 50 mg

Other ingredients: cellulose (capsule), silicon dioxide, vegetable stearate. Allergen statement: does not contain gluten, dairy, soy or GMOs.

Precautions

From the label: store at room temperature and keep out of reach of children. The label carries no pregnancy or medication warning. Because the formula acts on neurotransmitter pathways, check with your practitioner before combining it with medications, or if you are pregnant or nursing.