CalmNeeds®

CalmNeeds is free of all common allergens including gluten, dairy, casein, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and nuts.
CalmNeeds does NOT contain any Artificial Colors, Artificial Sweeteners, Preservatives, or GMO’s.

CalmNeeds® offers a unique and natural path to calmness, day or night.* This formula contains a combination of Vitamins B6, magnesium, L-theanine, 5-HTP, and GABA designed to:

• Relieve stress and nervous mood.
• Promote sleep and relaxation.
• Support a calm and positive mood.
• Ease nervous tension and discomfort.
• Aid in serotonin production.

Manifestations of behavioral over-activity are quite common in the general population. These manifestations can include:

• Episodes of aggression
• Fidgeting/stereotypic movements/hyperkinesis
• Over-activity
• Impulsivity

In particular, nutritional supplements are often recommended for individuals with various forms of behavioral over-activity.

It is recommended to discuss any dietary supplementation, including Neuroneeds products, with your physician; especially in the context of chronic disease and/or medications.

CalmNeeds® consists of 5 natural ingredients, each of which can assist in behavioral over-activity, and are often used together. The following section discusses some each of these ingredients in brief. References are chosen in part based on relevance to focus and activity, and in order to educate as well as to substantiate the text.

Vitamin B6 – Also known as pyridoxine, B6 cannot be manufactured by humans and is obtained exclusively from the diet. In particular, B6 is necessary for creating neurotransmitters that regulate emotions, including serotonin, dopamine and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). B6 deficiency is generally found in individuals with highly-restricted diets and/or substantial gastrointestinal symptoms. B6 is present in a wide variety of nutritional supplements, including multivitamins.

Magnesium - Magnesium is a mineral that must be obtained in the diet in relatively large quantities. Magnesium deficiency is not rare, and the majority of Americans ingest sub-optimal amounts. Magnesium deficiency is particularly common in vulnerable populations, including people with gastrointestinal symptoms. Supplementation with magnesium appears to be especially helpful for alleviating over-activity in children. In a group of children supplemented with magnesium for six months, there was “an increase in magnesium contents in hair and a significant decrease of over-activity” compared to children in the control group who had not been treated with supplemental magnesium. Magnesium is present in a wide variant of supplements, including digestion aids and multivitamins.

L-theanine – L-theanine is similar to the amino acids L-glutamate and L-glutamine and is naturally found in many plants. L-theanine is particular abundant in many teas, and responsible in part for the calming aspect of tea. One study demonstrates that L-theanine is safe and effective in improving some aspects of sleep quality. L-theanine is present in a wide variety of foods and beverages, as well as supplements. L-theanine is often paired with GABA and is thought to augment the effects of GABA supplementation.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18296328

5-HTP - 5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid produced from tryptophan, which is converted to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness, as well as modulating cognition, reward, learning, memory, and numerous physiological processes. Serotonin is particularly important in digestion. 5-HTP is marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as a mood enhancer, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.

GABA - GABA, or gamma aminobutyric acid, is a (non-protein) amino acid which acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter for the central nervous system. GABA blocks nerve impulses so that nerve cells do not fire too frequently. Many individuals dealing with overactivity or issues with mood may have a GABA deficienciency. The lack of this brain chemical is said to cause symptoms which may include: brain fog, mood swings, increased stress, nervousness, insomnia, irritability, and aggression. GABA is present in a variety of supplements.

Consult your physician as to whether CalmNeeds® is right in you or your child.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

• As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
• Sensitive individuals may wish to start with 1 capsule first, and increase to 2 capsules as indicated and tolerated.
• For children under the age of 18 years old, consult your healthcare practitioner. However, 1 capsule is generally appropriate for children ages 6-12, with one or two capsules in adolescents.
• To promote calming throughout the day, take two times a day.
• To promote sleep, take about 30 minutes before bedtime.
• To avoid nausea, take with food.