Stress Ease contains a blend of Ayurvedic herbs such as Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) and Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), traditionally believed to combat mental fatigue and stress

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania Somnifera, is a traditional Ayurvedic herb credited on the product website with treating “stress, general debility, depression & moodiness, aging fatigue.” Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), traditionally used for such woes as fractures, boils and “clarity of thought,” improves wellbeing during periods of stress and “hysteria,” according to the website, which goes on to say that it is “also used as a blood cleanser and is considered helpful for any inflammations, chronic skin diseases, high fevers and hair loss.” Indian clinical studies on humans taking Brahmi have “not found any adverse effects.”

Ayurvedic remedies have gained a small following in the West, but Ayurveda remains a form of alternative medicine that’s primarily followed in India. Many thousands of years old, it’s got a strong traditional base and its multi-tasking ingredients haven’t been widely studied in the United States.

TrueCalm is based on the ingredients and principles of the ancient, traditional beliefs of Ayurvedic medicine. Most Americans know little about the principles of Ayurveda and don’t apply them to other aspects of their lives, so some U.S. consumers may feel skeptical about trying this product. Others may be uncomfortable with what might seem to be unusually broad and folkloric claims (one ingredient supposedly relieves “asthma, hoarseness, insanity and epilepsy”). There are few clinical trials and studies to support the claimed benefits, and the emphasis on the product website is on traditional claims and beliefs, not on current research.

Consumers in the market for a natural, nonprescription supplement to help ease anxiety and balance mood swings and fluctuating emotions might feel more confident trying a supplement that contains the natural mineral form of Lithium. When combined with Oronate, which carries the mineral precisely where it’s needed in the brain, only minute amounts are required for notable improvements in mood and mental wellbeing—free from side effects and confusing ingredients.

• May appeal to those interested in sampling an Ayurvedic remedy
• Website provides detailed traditional information on ingredients

• Claims may suggest more folklore than science
• Website does not include customer testimonials for this product
• Free trial samples are not offered
• Does not contain trial-supported mood-balancing ingredients like the natural mineral Lithium

Natural, nonprescription supplements can be an excellent alternative to antidepressant medication for consumers seeking to help calm anxiety and achieve peace of mind safely and without side effects.

Rather than experiment with formulas that they don’t understand and may not have been fully tested and explored, consumers may want to choose a supplement with the mineral form of Lithium, which occurs naturally in the human body. Studies suggest that gently boosting Lithium levels can have calming, stabilizing effects. We also strongly recommend choosing brands that offer samples that let consumers try before they buy.