$27.96 $0.93 per serving
Product analysis
Stress Guard may help with stress-related tension and winding down, though its unspecified herbal preparations make the likely benefit less predictable. Its calming herbs can also work against daytime alertness.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality24
Most ingredient preparations are unspecified, making their quality difficult to compare. The theanine is identified as L-theanine in the available ingredient details, although the listed form disclosure remains incomplete.
Ingredient Transparency69
Ingredient amounts are disclosed, so serving quantities can be compared. Most preparations are unspecified, leaving important detail about the materials unclear.
Value For Money38
The theanine is relatively costly for the amount provided. Value for most of the remaining ingredients is uncertain, so the full blend is difficult to compare on cost.
Customer Satisfaction72
Customer feedback is strongly positive. The relatively small review pool limits how representative that feedback may be.
Product Focus45
The blend is most plausibly suited to stress-related relaxation, with less certain support for energy, mood and mental performance. The small theanine serving and unspecified herbal preparations limit confidence, while calming herbs may reduce daytime alertness.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 90 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.93
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 28 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Ashwagandha · 300 mgFolate · 167 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 550 mcgTheanine · 50 mg
Vitamin B5 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Lower effect
Folate · 167 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 550 mcgThiamin · 550 mcgAshwagandha · 300 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Folate · 167 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 550 mcgAshwagandha · 300 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin B6 · 550 mcgTheanine · 50 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Theanine · 50 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Thiamin · 550 mcgVitamin B6 · 550 mcgFolate · 167 mcg DFEAshwagandha · 300 mgTheanine · 50 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Thiamine | 550 mcg | |
Riboflavin | 530 mcg | |
Niacin | 900 mcg | |
Vitamin B6 | 550 mcg | |
Folate | 167 mcg DFE | |
Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | |
organic Holy Basil | 300 mg | |
organic Licorice | 300 mg | |
organic Ashwagandha | 300 mg | |
organic Skullcap | 300 mg | |
L-Theanine | 50 mg |
Theanine · 50 mg OverallScore78
Each serving provides 50 mg of L-theanine at a very high cost for the amount. That is a relatively small amount. A branded L-theanine form is indicated, though its brand name is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The ingredient is L-theanine. A branded L-theanine form is indicated, though its brand name is not specified.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The form is L-theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
A branded L-theanine form is indicated, though its brand name is not specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86
The amount is clearly stated as 50 mg per serving. That is a relatively small amount.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 50 mg. That is a relatively small amount.
Label Transparency & Blends
The label states 50 mg of L-theanine per serving.
Value20
The cost is very high for the amount of L-theanine.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost per 100 mg of L-theanine is very high.
Ashwagandha · 300 mg OverallScore50
The serving contains 300 mg of ashwagandha. The preparation and withanolide content are not specified. No value comparison is available.
How this ingredient is rated
Composition and Label Disclosure0
The preparation and withanolide content are not specified.
Withanolide and Preparation Disclosure
The preparation and withanolide content are not specified.
Composition and Label Disclosure100
The selected serving declares 300 mg of ashwagandha and names its source.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The selected serving declares 300 mg of ashwagandha and names its source.
Commercial Price and Usability
No value comparison is available.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
- Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-Onâ„¢) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
- Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
- A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
- Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
- B vitamins and prevention of cognitive decline and incident dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- 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.
- Folic acid supplementation improves cognitive function in participants with cerebral small vascular disease-related cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.
- Circulating folate concentrations and the risk of mild cognitive impairment: A prospective study on the older Chinese population without folic acid fortification.
- Normal-But-Low Serum Folate Levels and the Risks for Cognitive Impairment.
- Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
- Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
- Can thiamine substitution restore cognitive function in alcohol use disorder?
- EFNS guidelines for diagnosis, therapy and prevention of Wernicke encephalopathy.
- Diagnosis and treatment of Wernicke's encephalopathy: A systematic literature review.
- Vitamin Supplementation and Dementia: A Systematic Review.
- Association between dietary vitamin B1 intake and cognitive function among older adults: a cross-sectional study.