Mood Aid

Brand

Nature's Way

Size

60 Capsules

Common Uses

This combination can help in promoting a positive mood and may help with mild to moderate depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Typical symptoms of a deficiency of serotonin include depression, insomnia, anxiety, migraines, PMS, obsessive compulsive disorders/behaviours, stress, obesity and addictions.

Suggested Dosage

One capsule three times daily, preferably with food.

Health Information

A herbal and nutritional combination which helps produce the production and utilisation of serotonin. These are the ingredients and their action. St John's Wort helps the body normalize fast-acting neurotransmitters. Skullcap herb helps calm irritated nerves and stimulate nucleotides that support the activity of neurotransmitters. Skullcap also provides essential oils that help the nervous system maintain a healthy balance and eliminate bacteria and viruses that can be factors in the onset of depression. Korean Ginseng: This provides constituents that both invigorate and sedate the central nervous system. This dual activity validates ginsengs reputation as an adaptogen. Ginseng helps reduce fatigue, increase visual and motor coordination and favourably modify mood in depression. 5-HTP is able to cross the blood-brain barrier where it is used along with B vitamin coenzymes to make serotonin. The primary mood regulator. Vitamin B1 is essential in converting blood sugar (glucose) into energy for nerve cells. Vitamin B2 forms enzymes used in protein metabolism. It is essential for the functioning of vitamin B3 and B6. Vitamin B6 works with amino acids like 5-HTP to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin. B12 is important in maintaining healthy nerve sheaths. A deficiency can cause neurologic difficulties such as poor coordination, mental disturbance, and depression.

Ingredients

Each 1 capsules contains St Johns Wort, dried extract (stem, leaf, flower) 300mg (0.3%) dianthrones measured as hypericin), Scullcap (stem, leaf, fruit) 100mg, Korean Ginseng, dried extract root 33mg. Specialty Ingredients: 5-HTP 3mg. Vitamins: Vitamin B-1 250mcg, Vitamin B-2 284mcg, Vitamin B3 3.33mg, Vitamin B6 330mcg, Vitamin B-12 1mcg.. Other Ingredients: Millet, Gelatine capsule, Magnesium stearate.

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children, If using a prescription anti-depressant, consult a physician before taking this product. Avoid prolonged exposure to sun, since skin may become photosensitive. Not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women.