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Cool Calm & Collected Grape Flavored

Nature's Way
4.4
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(4215 ratings)
Theanine 15 mg
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Score 35.0

An affordable gummy containing a mix of calming ingredients, but mostly in doses too low to be effective for adults seeking significant mental wellness support.

Quantity: 40 Gummy(ies)Servings size: 1 Gummy(ies) (40 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Stress Relief
Mental Focus
Brain Health
Mood Support
Sleep Support

Score 35.0

An affordable gummy containing a mix of calming ingredients, but mostly in doses too low to be effective for adults seeking significant mental wellness support.

Analysis

Nature's Way Cool Calm & Collected Grape Flavored gummies aim to provide stress relief, mental focus, brain health, mood support, and sleep support. However, the active ingredients—15mg L-Theanine, 1.25mg Passionflower extract, and 10mg Lemon Balm—are present in significantly underdosed quantities for adult efficacy, according to nutritionist recommendations and clinical studies. While it includes 200mg of Magnesium (Lactate and Citrate), which is beneficial, the primary calming botanicals are unlikely to yield noticeable effects. Online reviews often reflect this, with some users reporting minimal impact. Its low price per serving reflects the low concentration of effective components, offering poor value for substantial benefits.

Pros
  • Includes a blend of generally recognized calming ingredients (L-Theanine, Passionflower, Lemon Balm, Magnesium).
  • Very affordable price per serving ($0.29).
  • Gummy form factor can be appealing and easy to take.
Cons
  • L-Theanine (15mg), Passionflower (1.25mg), and Lemon Balm (10mg) are all severely underdosed for adult efficacy.
  • Provides minimal therapeutic benefit for its stated goals due to low active ingredient concentrations.
  • Magnesium, while decently dosed, cannot compensate for the underdosed botanicals.
Warnings
  • Likely to provide little to no noticeable effect for individuals seeking significant stress relief, focus, mood, or sleep support.
  • Contains sugar and calories, which might not be ideal for all users.
$11.92($0.29 per serving)
iHerb
$ 11.92
Vitacost
$ 12.59
Amazon
$ 11.92
Walmart
$ 26.60
Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Calories 15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrate 4 Gram(s)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 7 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Lactate, Magnesium Citrate) 100 mg
Sodium 10 mg
L-Theanine 15 mg
Lemon Balm 10 mg
Passionflower aerial parts extract 1.25 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Children 4+ Vegetarian
Categories
Theanine 30.0
The 15mg L-Theanine dosage is critically low and offers very poor value within the Theanine collection. Consumers seeking Theanine benefits should choose alternatives with significantly higher and more effective dosages.
Goals
Sleep Support 35.0
While Magnesium can aid relaxation for sleep, the L-Theanine, Passionflower, and Lemon Balm are too low to effectively promote sleep onset or improve sleep quality in adults. It's largely ineffective for this purpose.
Stress Relief 30.0
The doses of L-Theanine, Passionflower, and Lemon Balm are far too low for effective stress relief in adults. Only the Magnesium contributes meaningfully, but it is insufficient alone.
Brain Health 30.0
With extremely low doses of the active botanicals, this product offers minimal direct support for brain health. Its impact on cognitive function is negligible.

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