NOW – Mood Support 90 Veg Caps

Description

NOW – Mood Support 90 Veg Caps

NOW Mood Support Veggie Caps is a powerful natural mood enhancer designed to promote emotional well-being and help manage daily stress. This herbal mood support formula contains a blend of scientifically researched ingredients, including 5-HTP and St. John’s Wort, which work together to support serotonin production—a key neurotransmitter for mood regulation. With St. John’s Wort • Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal extracts for a balanced mood and helps to maintain a positive attitude. It is a nutritional supplement that has both nutrients and herbal extracts that aid in the support of a healthy nervous system and a positive, balanced mood state. Natural colour variation may occur in this product.

Key Ingredients & Supplement Facts:

According to the product label (per serving = 2 veg capsules) the following are the amounts:

• Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) – 2 mg

• Niacin (Vitamin B-3) – 25 mg

• Vitamin B6 – 10 mg

• Folate (Folic Acid as part of it) – 400 mcg (some labels show 667 mcg DFE)

• Vitamin B12 – 200 mcg

• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – 50 mg

• Magnesium – 50 mg

• Zinc – 5 mg

• Manganese – 2 mg

• Herbal & Amino Acid/Neuroactive Ingredients:

  • St. John’s Wort Extract (Hypericum perforatum) (min. 0.3% hypericin) – 450 mg

  • Holy Basil Extract (Tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) – 100 mg

  • Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis, 4:1 concentrate) – 50 mg

  • 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan from Griffonia simplicifolia seed) – 20 mg

  • GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) – 250 mg

  • Taurine (free‐form) – 125 mg

  • L-Theanine – 50 mg

Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule (hypromellose or cellulose), microcrystalline cellulose / cellulose powder, silica, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source).

Allergen / “free-from” info: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility.

✅ Potential Benefits:

• Supports a positive, balanced mood and emotional well-being. According to the manufacturer: “Vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts for a balanced mood… Helps to maintain a positive attitude.”

• Supports a healthy nervous system — the product text says it “aids in the support of a healthy nervous system and a positive, balanced mood state.”

• Helps with stress management & resilience: The herbal adaptogens (e.g., holy basil, St. John’s Wort) and calming compounds (e.g., GABA, L-theanine) contribute to the body’s response to everyday stress.

• May enhance mental clarity, focus and calm: With B-vitamins (which support neurotransmitter synthesis & energy metabolism) + 5-HTP, GABA, L-theanine, taurine — the formula may support clearer thinking under stress.

• Helps with relaxation & sleep transitions (though not a sleep supplement per se): The valerian root + GABA + taurine are included in the formula, which may support smoother “winding down”.

⚠️ Important Considerations:

• Because it contains St. John’s Wort, a known herb that interacts with many medications (including antidepressants, oral contraceptives, immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, seizure meds, chemotherapeutic agents) — caution is required.

• May cause photosensitivity (increased sensitivity to sunlight/tanning) when taken in larger amounts.

• Because it includes active neuro-modulators (5-HTP, GABA, etc.), individuals may respond differently.

• Not recommended for pregnant or nursing women without medical supervision. The product label carries this caution.

Summary

The NOW Foods Mood Support 90 Veg Caps is a comprehensive mood‐support formula that combines vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12, folate, minerals (magnesium, zinc, manganese) plus herbal extracts (St. John’s Wort, Holy Basil, Valerian) and amino/neuromodulatory compounds (5-HTP, GABA, taurine, L-theanine). It is targeted at supporting mood balance, nervous system health and emotional well‐being. Because it includes potent herbs and neuromodulators (especially St. John’s Wort and 5-HTP), its use requires caution—especially for those on medications, with underlying health conditions, or pregnant/nursing.

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