Vitamin B6, as pyridoxine and pyridoxal-5-phosphate, is essential for at least 100 enzymes that help the brain make key neurotransmitters. It helps the body utilize carbohydrates, fats and amino acids derived from proteins. Vitamin B6 aids the conversion of potentially damaging homocysteine into useful antioxidants. It also promotes relaxation and healthy mood. This formula provides the two chemical forms of B6 that are most fully absorbed and utilized.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for all the cells of the body and is fundamentally important for the electrical activity of the brain’s nerve cells and for the healthy functioning of their trillions of information connections (synapses). Known as “the relaxation mineral,” magnesium plays an important role in hydration, muscle relaxation, energy production, regulation of adrenaline and overall sleep quality. Magnesium promotes a calm, balanced and mentally focused demeanor.

Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid and calming neurotransmitter that inhibits excessive firing of neurons in the brain. GABA can help flip the “off” switch on worrisome, ruminating thoughts, which supports the body’s natural mechanism for quieting the mind.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a member of the mint family and has been used as a medicinal herb in Southern Europe for many years. In a controlled study, lemon balm was shown to improve mood and significantly increase calmness and alertness.

Extensive clinical research links this amino acid with the health benefits of green tea. It enhances relaxing alpha brain wave activity, reduces tension, and fosters a restful state without diminishing daytime alertness. It also promotes healthy blood pressure stability against the over-excitability associated with stress.