Totally Zen

Totally Zen

Carlson4.7 (460 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 120 servings
Goals
$29.67 $0.24 per serving

Product analysis

63 out of 100

Totally Zen may help with short-term calming through GABA and theanine. The evidence is limited, so lasting relief from stress remains uncertain.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality49

Several B-vitamin forms are clearly identified. The main theanine and GABA declarations are less specific, making it harder to compare them with particular studied preparations.

Ingredient Transparency72

All declared ingredient amounts are listed and most forms are named. The magnesium blend omits its form proportions, while the main theanine, GABA and folate declarations leave their forms unclear.

Value For Money61

Several contributions offer good value at the serving cost, particularly riboflavin, B6 and theanine. Thiamin is less economical, and value for several other nutrients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction77

Customer feedback is favorable across 460 ratings. Those opinions describe satisfaction without proving relief from stress or sleep problems.

Product Focus66

The clearest purpose is short-term calming, with more limited support for calm attention and sleep-related relaxation. Its broader mood, focus and energy uses depend on the ingredient and individual nutritional needs.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.24
Customer rating
4.7 · 460 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 50 mgFolate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgGABA · 200 mgVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin C · 90 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 19 studies
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 11 studies
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B5 · 10 mgMagnesium · 50 mgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 10 mgVitamin B12 · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Thiamin · 10 mgVitamin B6 · 25 mgFolate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 68 studies
Magnesium Supportive 24 studies
Theanine Supportive 25 studies
Thiamin Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 17 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgThiamin · 10 mgMagnesium · 50 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 90 studies
Magnesium Supportive 86 studies
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Thiamin Supportive 48 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 29 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Folate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 50 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Folate Mixed 12 studies
Magnesium Supportive 6 studies
Theanine Supportive 19 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin B12 · 50 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgMagnesium · 50 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 10 studies
Theanine Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
90 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
10 mg 65
Riboflavin
10 mg 58
Niacin (Niacinamide)
25 mg 73
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
25 mg 82
Folate
333 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
50 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
10 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
50 mg
L-Theanine
100 mg 88
GABA
200 mg 75
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore88
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-Theanine, at a moderate cost per 100 mg when the full product price is used. The amount is associated with relaxation and focus. No branded source or purity claim is specified in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The ingredient is specified as L-Theanine. No branded source or purity claim is specified in the available information.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is specified as L-Theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
No branded source or purity claim is specified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving clearly states 100 mg of L-Theanine, an amount associated with relaxation and focus.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
At 100 mg per serving, it provides an amount associated with relaxation and focus.
Label Transparency & Blends
The L-Theanine amount is individually stated as 100 mg per serving.

Value80

The full product cost per 100 mg of theanine is moderate.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
Using the full product price, the cost per 100 mg of theanine is moderate.
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA Value
A serving provides 25 mg of vitamin B6 at a low cost per milligram. That amount exceeds the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day. The source is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
How this ingredient is rated

Ingredient Form & Label Quality100

The vitamin B6 source is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. The available additive information reports no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or talc.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The vitamin B6 source is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The available additive information reports no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or talc.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60

25 mg per serving exceeds the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total daily intake can also include food and other supplements. The chemical source is named.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
25 mg per serving exceeds the European adult upper limit of 12 mg per day; total daily intake can also include food and other supplements.
Label Transparency
The chemical source, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, is named.

Value91

The cost per milligram of vitamin B6 is low.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per milligram of vitamin B6 is low.
GABA · 200 mg OverallScore75
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
The serving declares 200 mg of GABA. The cost per serving is moderate. GABA is named without a specific source or production method. The Other Ingredients panel lists at least one flow aid.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

GABA is named without a specific source or production method.
GABA Source & Production Method
GABA is named without a specific source or production method.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82

The serving declares 200 mg of GABA. The Other Ingredients panel lists at least one flow aid.
GABA Dosage Adequacy & Transparency
The serving declares 200 mg of GABA.
Label Purity & Excipient Quality
The Other Ingredients panel lists at least one flow aid.

Value70

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Effective Dose
The cost per serving is moderate.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Wang Z; Zhu W; Xing Y; Jia J; Tang Y · Nutrition reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis46,175 participants95 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forFolate
  2. Folate and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy has long-term effects on the attention system of 8.5-y-old offspring: a randomized controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial136 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forFolate
  3. Folic acid supplementation improves cognitive function in participants with cerebral small vascular disease-related cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.
    Liu Y; Yu Z; Cai Z; Zhao L; Wang Y; Guo Y; Su X; Miao Y; Yi B; Wang Y; Zhang X · The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2025
    Randomized trial220 participantsBrain Health forFolate
  4. Circulating folate concentrations and the risk of mild cognitive impairment: A prospective study on the older Chinese population without folic acid fortification.
    Fu J; Liu Q; Zhu Y; Sun C; Duan H; Huang L; Zhou D; Wang Z; Zhao J; Li Z; Ma F; Li W; Liu H; Zhang X; Chen Y; Wang G; Du Y; Huang G · European journal of neurology · 2022
    Cohort study3,974 participantsBrain Health forFolate
  5. Normal-But-Low Serum Folate Levels and the Risks for Cognitive Impairment.
    Jang S; Han JW; Shin J; Kim TH; Kwak KP; Kim K; Kim BJ; Kim SG; Kim JL; Kim TH; Moon SW; Park JY; Park JH; Byun S; Suh SW; Seo J; So Y; Ryu SH; Youn JC; Lee KH; Lee DY; Lee DW; Lee SB; Lee JJ; Lee JR; Jeong H; Jeong HG; Jhoo JH; Han K; Hong JW; Kim KW · Psychiatry investigation · 2020
    Cohort study3,910 participantsBrain Health forFolate
  6. Antenatal magnesium sulfate and neuroprotection.
    Doyle LW · Current opinion in pediatrics · 2012
    Meta-analysis6,145 participants5 studies pooledBrain Health forMagnesium
  7. No. 376-Magnesium Sulphate for Fetal Neuroprotection.
    Magee LA; De Silva DA; Sawchuck D; Synnes A; von Dadelszen P · Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2020
    Guideline / consensus4,446 participantsBrain Health forMagnesium
  8. Magnesium Sulfate Before Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review.
    Shepherd ES; Goldsmith S; Doyle LW; Middleton P; Marret S; Rouse DJ; Pryde P; Wolf HT; Crowther CA · Obstetrics and gynecology · 2024
    Systematic review5,917 participants6 studies pooledBrain Health forMagnesium
  9. Magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection at imminent risk for preterm delivery: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
    Wolf HT; Huusom LD; Henriksen TB; Hegaard HK; Brok J; Pinborg A · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2020
    Meta-analysis5,917 participants6 studies pooledBrain Health forMagnesium
  10. Magnesium sulfate and fetal neuroprotection: overview of clinical evidence.
    Chollat C; Marret S · Neural regeneration research · 2020
    Narrative reviewBrain Health forMagnesium
  11. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Sleep Support forTheanine
  12. A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
    Evans M; McDonald AC; Xiong L; Crowley DC; Guthrie N · Neurology and therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Stress Relief forTheanine
  13. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  14. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forTheanine
  15. Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Baba Y; Inagaki S; Nakagawa S; Kaneko T; Kobayashi M; Takihara T · Journal of medicinal food · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Mental Focus Productivity Boost forTheanine
  16. Can thiamine substitution restore cognitive function in alcohol use disorder?
    Listabarth S; Vyssoki B; Marculescu R; Gleiss A; Groemer M; Trojer A; Harrer C; Weber S; König D · Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) · 2023
    Clinical trial50 participantsBrain Health forThiamin
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    Guideline / consensusBrain Health forThiamin
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    Systematic review688 participants27 studies pooledBrain Health forThiamin
  19. Vitamin Supplementation and Dementia: A Systematic Review.
    Gil Martínez V; Avedillo Salas A; Santander Ballestín S · Nutrients · 2022
    Systematic reviewBrain Health forThiamin
  20. Association between dietary vitamin B1 intake and cognitive function among older adults: a cross-sectional study.
    Jia W; Wang H; Li C; Shi J; Yong F; Jia H · Journal of translational medicine · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,422 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forThiamin