Rest Assure contains the nutrients Calcium, Magnesium and Niacin together with a proprietary blend of herbs purported to act as sedatives and basic calming agents, including Passion Flower, Valerian Root and Chamomile Flower.

Rest Assure’s formula consists of ingredients which, claims the product website, are “beneficial in promoting muscle relaxation and improved REM sleep while fighting restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, and (...) feelings of anxiety or stress.” Calcium, Magnesium and Niacin are the first three ingredients listed, and are presumably included as the “beneficial minerals” cited in the brief product description to “induce relaxation and restful sleep.”

The supplement also includes a proprietary blend of herbs traditionally credited with having calming properties that are logically conducive to sleep – like Passion Flower Herb, Valerian Root (which may exert a mild sedating effect), Lemon Balm Leaf and Chamomile Flower (a common ingredient in bedtime herbal teas). It also includes Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone in the body known to play a role in the sleep-wake cycle. Studies also suggest that Melatonin functions as an antioxidant.

A replenishing, restful night’s sleep is vital for health and wellbeing—both physical and mental. Sleep deprivation is a prime exacerbating and contributing factor to daytime stress, crankiness and moodiness. Because its ingredients focus on promoting sleep, Rest Assure does, therefore, appear to offer stress-reduction benefits. The downside here? People who suffer from daytime stress and mood imbalances but do not have trouble sleeping are unlikely to derive the purported stress-relieving benefits from the supplements, which focus on sleep rather than on anti-anxiety and mood-balancing benefits per se. The website, which (unlike many) did specify the quantities of most ingredients, yielded very limited product or ingredient information otherwise, and cited no studies; customer testimonials focused only on the sleep-enhancing properties.

Consumers seeking a supplement specifically designed to help calm feelings of anxiety and ease fluctuating emotions and mood swings are advised to look for one that contains the natural mineral form of Lithium. When combined with Oronate, a mineral carrier that delivers it right where it’s needed, benefits are optimized, so only trace amounts are needed for marked improvements in mood and anxiety

• May ease stress and anxiety by promoting better sleep
• Website lists quantities of most ingredients

• Doesn’t address specific mood or anxiety symptoms
• Free trial samples are not offered
• Does not contain mood-balancing agents like the natural mineral lithium
• Website only provides very basic and limited product and ingredient information

A natural, holistic supplement designed to calm anxiety and help to improve mood and day-to-day functioning can offer an excellent, safe alternative to prescription antidepressant medications. Rest Assure, while potentially beneficial for people who have trouble sleeping, may not provide many benefits to those who don’t.

Consumers seeking a safe, natural and targeted solution to mood and anxiety issues are encouraged to choose a product that includes the mineral form of Lithium. Research suggests that gradually raising Lithium levels can have calming, stabilizing effects on both mood and mind. We recommend brands that offer a free trial sample for your evaluation.