VALERIAN ROOT: Valerian root is an herb that is well known for its stress reducing and sleep improving qualities. It is a tall perennial herb. The name itself originates from the Latin word "Valere", which means well-being. Valerian has been used all over the world for many centuries, often being prescribed for conditions such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, restlessness and mild forms of depression.

Has Valerian Root been clinically proven? Yes, numerous clinical studies in the USA and Europe have found Valerian Root to help relieve stress and anxiety, as well as improve sleep quality. In one recent clinical trial, users taking Valerian reported a drop in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) scores over a period of just 4 weeks.

ST JOHNS WORT: St John's Wort has been used since the middle ages as a valuable relaxing herb. It also has long-lasting tonic effects on the whole Nervous System.

An anti-depressant is what most people know St John's Wort for - it has become the product of choice for mild to moderate depression. Many studies have been performed where St John's Wort has been tested against a placebo - ie a sugar tablet; and against a standard drug widely used for depression. St. Johns Wort is also known for relieving anxiety and stress.

Results From Current Studies Show:

1. St John's Wort is considerably better than a placebo at alleviating mild to moderate depression. In other words, it is not just 'suggestion' that makes people taking St John's Wort feel less depressed.
2. It is equally as good, or nearly as good, as the drug it is compared with in the studies carried out, but has few or no side effects. This is a very important point, as doctors - and members of the public - are very aware of the many side effects of many common anti-depressant drugs - not least, addiction.
3. What the studies should say is that St John's Wort actually builds up the Nervous System - as discussed above. So, in this respect, it is superior to anti-depressive drugs, which tend to weaken the body. This is a vital point! These drugs often make you walk around in a semi-catatonic state - and who wouldn't be weakened after a few months of that? Whereas St John's Wort has a centuries-old tradition of strengthening the Nervous System while it reduces depression - a valuable combination indeed.

L-TYROSINE: A dietary supplement to support mood balance, stress management, and thyroid function.* Tyrosine is a precursor of adrenaline and the neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and dopamine, which regulate mood and stimulate the metabolism and nervous system. Besides multiple other functions, Dr. Slagle considers tyrosine to be so important because of its ability to convert to the mood elevating neurotransmitters, norepinephrine & dopamine, in your brain. It is well established that depression is caused by a depletion of certain neurotransmitters & the mechanism of action of prescription antidepressant drugs is to make more neurotransmitters available - but sometimes along with drug side effects.

JUJUBE SEED: The jujube originated in China where they have been cultivated for more than 4,000 years.

Jujube ( Zizyphus jujuba ) is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety; it relieves nervous tension and apprehension. Also, compounds in jujube prevent damage to nerve cells.

5-HTP: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. There is a massive amount of evidence that suggests that low serotonin levels are a common consequence of modern living. The lifestyle and dietary practices of many people living in this stress-filled era results in lowered levels of serotonin within the brain. As a result, many people are overweight, crave sugar and other carbohydrates, experience bouts of depression, get frequent headaches, and have vague muscle aches and pain. All of these maladies are correctable by raising brain serotonin levels.

PLUS THESE:

FOLIC ACID + VITAMIN B-6 + VITAMIN B-12 + VITAMIN C