$44.00 $1.46 per serving
Product analysis
MetaCalm combines ingredients that may support relaxation, with theanine offering the clearest link to easing tension. Several preparation details are unspecified, making the combined effects harder to predict.
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Nutrient Quality51
The identified B6, magnesium and selenium forms have favorable quality findings. Several other forms are unspecified, leaving the quality of much of the calming mixture uncertain.
Ingredient Transparency81
All ingredient amounts are disclosed, making the serving easier to check. Only some forms are named, limiting precise comparisons for the remaining ingredients.
Value For Money30
The mixture offers limited value for several key ingredients, including theanine, taurine and 5-HTP. Uncertain value for other nutrients makes the full formula harder to compare.
Customer Satisfaction71
Customer ratings are favorable. The small review base limits confidence in how broadly those experiences apply.
Product Focus50
Relaxation and sleep provide the clearest purpose, though effects are limited and depend on the preparation. The much wider range of possible uses makes the formula less focused.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 90 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $1.46
- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 93 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Folate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin B12 · 30 mcgMagnesium · 300 mg5-HTP · 100 mg
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 300 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Taurine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 300 mgFolate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 30 mcgGABA · 300 mgVitamin B6 · 25 mgVitamin C · 40 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Impact
High effect
Folate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 30 mcgVitamin B6 · 25 mgMagnesium · 300 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Magnesium · 300 mgVitamin B12 · 30 mcg
Theanine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin B6 · 25 mgFolate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 30 mcgMagnesium · 300 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 40 mg | |
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 25 mg | |
Folate | 333 mcg DFE | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 30 mcg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Glycinate) | 300 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Glycinate) | 10 mg | |
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) | 70 mcg | |
GABA | 300 mg | |
Taurine | 300 mg | |
5-HTP | 100 mg | |
Inositol | 100 mg | |
L-Theanine | 100 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) · 25 mg OverallScore70
25 mg of B6 per serving comes at a moderately high cost per milligram, but the amount is high. The B6 source is Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate. The listed other ingredients show no dyes, titanium dioxide or talc.
How this ingredient is rated
Ingredient Form & Label Quality100
The B6 source is Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate. The Other Ingredients information indicates no dyes, titanium dioxide or talc.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 source is Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The Other Ingredients information indicates no dyes, titanium dioxide or talc.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60
The 25 mg per serving is a high amount of B6. The chemical source is named.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
The 25 mg per serving is a high amount of B6.
Label Transparency
The chemical source of B6 is named.
Value32
The cost per milligram of B6 is moderately high.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost per milligram of B6 is moderately high.
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore84
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-theanine, with a high cost per 100 mg. The source is branded.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The form is L-theanine. It uses a branded source.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is listed as L-theanine, the form associated with calming and focus.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
It uses a branded source.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-theanine. The amount and source are clearly listed.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-theanine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The amount and source of L-theanine are disclosed.
Value20
The cost per 100 mg of theanine is high.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost per 100 mg of theanine is high.
Magnesium (Magnesium Glycinate) · 300 mg OverallScore76
Each serving supplies 300 mg magnesium at a high whole-product cost per serving. The source is Magnesium Glycinate. A qualifying cofactor is also present.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
The source is Magnesium Glycinate. No branded or fully reacted chelation claim is specified.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
The source is Magnesium Glycinate.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
No branded or fully reacted chelation claim is specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The label states 300 mg elemental magnesium per serving. A qualifying cofactor is also present.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The label states 300 mg elemental magnesium per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
A serving supplies 300 mg elemental magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
A qualifying cofactor is also present.
Value40
The whole-product cost per serving is high; it is not a separate price for magnesium.
Price Per Elemental Quality
The whole-product cost per serving is high; it is not a separate price for magnesium.
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