The human body is a complicated system that can experience mood fluctuations for any number of reasons. Hormone and chemical imbalances, poor eating habits, stress, lifestyle, weather; the list of mood-affecting factors is endless. Mood enhancing supplements are becoming more and more important as dietary and lifestyle choices are putting further pressure on the mind and body. Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements are available that support mood and wellbeing.

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Mood Enhancers & Stress Relief Benefits:
*Supports mood & wellbeing
*Increases serotonin production
*Calm anxiety & depression
*Maintains mood & mental health

5-HTP & GABA
5-HTP is an amino acid recognized for its ability to enhance mood. 5-HTP is found in dietary proteins and increases the production of serotonin. Eating foods that are high in L-tryptophan won’t significantly increase 5-HTP, however, and supplementation is often the best way to increase the substance. Increasing serotonin has significant benefits for mood. Serotonin improves mood, eases anxiety, and is beneficial for weight loss. GABA is a non-essential amino acid produced in the brain. It acts as a neurotransmitter and helps to keep stress-related nerve impulses at bay. GABA is often referred to as the brain's natural calming agent. GABA supplements can help to promote relaxation and sleep. They may also have a role to play in preventing seizures and allaying chronic pain.

St. John’s Wort
St. John’s Wort is a common shrub-like perennial that bears bright yellow flowers which contain numerous therapeutic substances. St. John’s Wort has recently been embraced in North America for its use as a treatment for depression and conditions associated with depression. A pigment called hypericin has long been identified as the key medicinal ingredient that reacts with specific chemicals in the brain to temper emotional discomfort, lift depression, and calm the nerves. St. John’s Wort appears to boost levels of the brain chemical serotonin, which affects the emotions. Natural extracts from St. John’s Wort have been shown to relax and soothe the psyche with minimal side effects.

SAM-e
SAM-e is a naturally occurring compound in the body. It is essential to healthy activity in all human cells and supports the production of healthy joint tissue. SAM-e is an effective treatment for depression, arthritis, and liver disease, and may postpone the onset of osteoarthritis in older people or athletes. Supplementation with SAM-e increases levels of serotonin, dopamine, and phosphatides, and improves serotonin and dopamine receptor site binding. It is known to be essential to at least 35 biochemical processes, including maintaining the structure of cell membranes and manufacturing substances vital to transmitting nerve impulses and influencing emotions and moods.