Mood Support with St Johns Wort - 90 Capsules - Now Foods

Supporting a healthy nervous system and a positive, balanced mood.

Mood Support with St. John's Wort from NOW is a supplement that has nutrients and herbal extracts that help maintain a healthy nervous system and a positive, balanced mood. Studies indicate that taking it improves mood and reduces anxiety, fatigue and insomnia associated with depression . This antidepressant activity is mainly due to its content of a compound called Hypericin, which acts on chemical messengers in the nervous system that regulate mood.

Holy Basil, also present in this supplement, contains substances that act to reduce pain associated with the nervous system and that have anti-inflammatory activity. Studies have shown that taking approximately 500mg of holy basil for 60 days reduces anxiety and stress related to depressive states.

Valerian is a plant used primarily for sleep disorders, such as insomnia. Several studies have shown that it significantly improves sleep quality. It also appears to have some effect on reducing stress and anxiety.

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) acts on the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of serotonin. Serotonin is a molecule that has communication functions between neurons, acting in the release of certain hormones and in the regulation of sleep and appetite.

This supplement also contains two amino acids: Taurine, found in high amounts in the brain, retina, heart and platelets (blood cells), and L-theanine. Taurine is used as a supplement to enhance mental performance and for its antioxidant action. L-theanine, whose mechanism of action is to help transmit nerve impulses in the brain, is used to reduce stress or mild anxiety.

In addition to the aforementioned compounds, this supplement also contains several B vitamins (Thiamine, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid and Vitamin B12), which play an important role in cell metabolism and the body's energy production, as well as in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. It also contains minerals such as Magnesium, Zinc and Manganese, the intake of which has been associated with lower levels of anxiety, depression and irritability. Mood Support is a nutritional supplement that contains nutrients and plant extracts that help support a healthy nervous system and a positive and balanced mood.

• Scientifically proven antidepressant activity.
• Reduction of anxiety and sleep disorders.
• Mood stabilization.
• Supply of Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids.

Does not contain : Wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or nut-based ingredients.