$64.99 $2.16 per serving
Product analysis
NeuroCalm may help with relaxation and stress-related tension, with more tentative support for sleep and calm attention. The full product cost is high for several of its key ingredients.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality33
Several ingredient forms are named, but others are not disclosed. Those omissions limit a clear comparison of the whole combination.
Ingredient Transparency85
Amounts are declared, but several ingredient forms are missing. The phospholipid declaration also does not establish how much phosphatidylserine is present.
Value For Money31
The full product cost is high for the theanine, taurine and especially 5-HTP supplied. GABA offers limited value, while value for several other ingredients remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction72
Customers give very positive feedback. The small review base gives limited insight into how broadly that satisfaction is shared.
Product Focus64
The combination is most closely aligned with relaxation, mood and related sleep goals. Theanine is below the comparison amount for several findings, and benefits for lasting stress relief or everyday memory remain uncertain.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 60 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $2.16
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 52 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgMagnesium · 75 mg5-HTP · 50 mg
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 75 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Taurine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B6 · 2.5 mgMagnesium · 75 mg
Phospholipids (unspecified) Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 75 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgGABA · 100 mgVitamin B6 · 2.5 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Phospholipids (unspecified) Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgMagnesium · 75 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Phospholipids (unspecified) Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgMagnesium · 75 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 2.5 mg | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | |
Magnesium (TRAACS Magnesium Glycinate Chelate buffered) | 75 mg | |
Inositol | 400 mg | |
Taurine | 300 mg | |
German Chamomile (Apigenin) | 200 mg | |
gamma-Aminobutyric acid (PharmaGABA(TM)) | 100 mg | |
L-Theanine | 100 mg | |
5-HTP | 50 mg | |
Phosphatidylserine (Sharp PS(R) Green) | 50 mg |
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore76
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-theanine. The cost for the amount of L-theanine is very high. No branded source or independent purity claim is noted.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80
The form is L-theanine. No branded source or independent purity claim is noted.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The label names L-theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
No branded source or independent purity claim is noted.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-theanine.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-theanine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The label states 100 mg of L-theanine per serving.
Value20
The cost for the amount of L-theanine is very high.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost for the amount of L-theanine is very high.
GABA (PharmaGABA(TM)) · 100 mg OverallScore81
Each serving provides 100 mg of GABA. The whole-product serving cost is high for this price comparison. It uses PharmaGABA, a branded fermented form. The Other Ingredients include a processing aid, though its name is unavailable here.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
It uses PharmaGABA, a branded fermented form.
GABA Source & Production Method
It uses PharmaGABA, a branded fermented form.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82
Each serving provides 100 mg of GABA. The Other Ingredients include a processing aid, though its name is unavailable here.
GABA Dosage Adequacy & Transparency
Each serving provides 100 mg of GABA.
Label Purity & Excipient Quality
The Other Ingredients include a processing aid, though its name is unavailable here.
Value40
The whole-product serving cost is high for this price comparison.
Price per Effective Dose
The whole-product serving cost is high for this price comparison.
Taurine · 300 mg OverallScore53
300 mg of taurine per serving comes at a high cost per gram. The taurine form and source are not further specified. A testing or GMP production claim is noted without a specific certification seal.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability57
The label names taurine but does not specify a further form or purity grade. The source and manufacturing origin are not specified. No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or harsh flow agents are noted.
Chemical Form and Purity
The label names taurine but does not specify a further form or purity grade.
Sourcing and Branded Ingredients
The taurine source and manufacturing origin are not specified.
Formulation Cleanliness
No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or harsh flow agents are noted.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency66
A serving provides 300 mg of taurine. A testing or GMP production claim is present, but no specific certification seal is mentioned.
Taurine Dosage Potency
A serving provides 300 mg of taurine.
Dose Disclosure
The taurine amount per serving is stated.
Quality Assurance and Testing
A testing or GMP production claim is present, but no specific certification seal is mentioned.
Value20
The cost per gram of taurine is high.
Price per Gram of Taurine
The cost per gram of taurine is high.
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- Relationship between serum pyridoxal 5'-phosphate concentration and cognitive function in older Japanese.
- A randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of pyridoxine and ascorbic acid on cognitive function and quality of life in post-menopausal women.
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