Lemon balm extract
Stress is pervasive in modern society. It can have real physiological effects on your body, and it’s hard to find a natural antidote.
The encouraging news is that lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), an herb in the mint family, has been shown in several studies to support a healthy stress response, mood and healthy sleep patterns. (1-3)
As a perennial herb in the mint family native to the Mediterranean region, it induces calming effects while enhancing memory and attention.
Relaxation-promoting effects of L-theanine
Green tea has long been thought to help relieve stress. (4) Modern science indicates that L-theanine, one of the key compounds in green tea, is responsible for this effect. (5-7)
L-theanine can encourage a calming effect in the brain. This amino acid can modulate signaling of several neurotransmitters, including GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in calming pathways in the brain. (8)
A wealth of health-enhancing benefits
Research shows that L-theanine has numerous health-enhancing effects, including promoting healthy cognitive function. (9)
L-theanine has been shown to inhibit glutamate signaling in the brain. (5) Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter.
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