Theramood™ currently consists of just two ingredients. One being L-Theanine, which is a derivative of Green Tea and is a form of caffeine, and the other being 5-hydroxytryptophan which is also known as 5-HTP.

L-Theanine is found in tea plants and does contain caffeine properties. It is said to be contained in Green Tea, and is also purported to produce a “calming effect.” Though, its exact effect on the body is still unknown. However, many nutritionists urge consumers to avoid caffeine-based supplements since they have been known to cause adverse side effects such as nausea and jitteriness.

5-HTP is an amino acid that is said to increase serotonin amounts in the brain. As well as boost moods this ingredients is also advertised to suppress the appetite. It is further purported to treat insomnia which may be useful if L-Theanine increases daily stimulation.

As a mood balancer this supplement falls short in providing the ideal formulation. It contains ingredients such as L-Theanine which is said to produce a calming effect, yet it is a Green Tea Extract which contains the stimulant caffeine. Oftentimes, nutritionists urge consumers to avoid caffeine based supplements since they may cause adverse side effects, such as nausea and insomnia.

Another interesting aspect of this product is that it is not offered in capsule format. This supplement only comes in a topical patch. While the manufacturer claims this method is chosen to quickly alleviate stress symptoms, they fail to cite adequate research which shows the patch is a superior method to capsule-based products.

We do believe that capsule-based mood enhancers provide the superior delivery method to properly deliver the ingredients into the body for absorption. Consumers may want to look into other options before deciding on this product.

• Moderately priced
• Discounts offered for bulk purchases
• Company posts a website

• Does not come in capsule-based form
• Contains Caffeine
• No free trial offered
• Only a handful of testimonials posted online

In the end, this product is likely to interest those who desire an alternative method to the preferred capsule-based mood enhancers. However, the patch method is not as tested as capsules, and is not convenient since patches have the tendency to un-stick and have to be applied to different parts of the body each time. In addition, this formulation consists of fairly common ingredients and does not provide an effective mineral carrier.

For those interested in Theramood™ a one-month supply costs around $20. Though, this does not include shipping so the end cost will be more. However, consumers who want to avoid stimulants in their mood elevators may want to look elsewhere.