HealthycellCalm Mood Daily Liquid Supplement - Cortisol Manager & Mood Support Supplement for Stress with Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, Magnesium, 5-HTP, GABA & Saffron - 14 Gel Packs

Love that these are portable, easy to use, and taste good. Thanks to the Chicks on the Right show for recommending such a terrific effective product. Calm Mood & REM Sleep are 2 of my favorites when stressed or need a good night’s rest. Focus & Recall give a nice boost without the horrible crash that are sometimes associated with energy drinks.

I'm happy with the price I paid. I got an email saying this stuff went on sale because they are rebranding I guess the packaging. I bought a 1 year supply and I think every box says use before May 1, 2025. I won't be able to finish the supply until March 2026. That will be almost a year after the expiration, but I'm hoping it stays effective like regular vitamin capsules. I wouldn't have bought this quanity at regular price, but I feel good about my purchase at the price I paid. I tasted the first one today and I feel okay about the taste and I think for the small amount that I can do that everyday. I plan to take Healthy Cell in addition to the vitamins and supplements that I'm already taking. I even have some vitamins and supplements that have expired on me. So, I'm going to keep taking those as well and hope to get through these taking one a day. I don't think it really matters that they are expired or will expired. The proof is in the pudding and I think I will have good results. I'm going to see if I can fit all the boxes of healthy cell in the refrigerator to keep it refrigerated. I'm excited about all of this. I'm happy with my purchase and the taste and looking forward to the future and any results it may bring. I know that if I would have only been able to purchase 1 box then I wouldn't really be able to tell if it works or not, but since this is on sale, I was able to get a full 1 year supply and I hope to see a difference and even if I can't feel a difference, I feel like at least I know it's probably working. I'm pretty chill and laid back anyway, but I'm looking forward to the benefits of the serotonin and dopamine boost. For me, I don't think there would be a point to mixing this product as it taste fine as it is and its such a small quantity. I can definitely do this daily. There's definitely a place of effect today as I have just taken my first one and I'm excited and thus, already feeling results. I'm hoping this can help with sleep because it has ashwagandha.5-HTP is converted into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that impacts mood, cognition, sleep, and other processes. 5-HTP is often used as a supplement or drug to treat depression, and is sometimes claimed to help with sleep and weight loss.GABA is a naturally occurring amino acid and the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS). It works by blocking signals in the CNS, slowing down brain activity and reducing neuronal excitability. GABA is associated with anti-anxiety effects, and is thought to play a role in controlling nerve cell hyperactivity linked to stress, fear, and anxiety.Saffron can have an antidepressant effect by boosting brain chemicals. Saffron can increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in the brain.L-theanine is an amino acid known for its calming effects. It's primarily found in green tea, matcha, and white tea. L-theanine may offer a wide variety of positive health benefits such as improved mental focus and sleep quality.Research suggests that ashwagandha may help reduce stress and anxiety. Studies show that ashwagandha can lower cortisol levels, a stress hormone, and reduce symptoms of anxiety. In individuals with anxiety, ashwagandha can help improve sleep quality. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, meaning it can help the body adapt to stress. Some studies have shown effectiveness with doses between 225-400mg daily. Other research suggests that doses of 500 to 600 mg/day may be more effective. Healthy Cell Calm Mood only has 125 mg.

I take a few supplements and don't mind trying something new out, which was the case with this product. After all, who wouldn't want the promoted benefits?Pouches / FlavorYou get 30 total pouches. The pouches themselves are fairly small and easy to tear open and either drink straight or mix into something else. The supplement is honey colored with a strong citrus type flavor, with a bit of sweetness. I just drink them straight from the pouch rather than mix them -- even if you don't like the flavor, it's a pretty quick dose. I originally tried adding it to my smoothie, but didn't like how it affected the flavor of the smoothie.IngredientsThere are essentially two sets of ingredients with this -- first set is your typical supplements that you'll get enough of with your daily vitamin (Vitamin D, B6, Folate, B12, etc). If you take a daily multivitamin, you probably already get more than you need, so these extra doses are not really doing anything for you. You'll probably just peeing them out. The product does promote that it has "ultra absorption" which no lay person could ever tell if that's true or not.The real difference, and the source of the claims of supporting relaxation and strees relief, come from the second set of ingredients: sensoril ashwagandha, GABA, 5-HTP, Saffron, and L-Theanine. These are the ones that some believe can offer beneficial effects that can assist with mood calming, stress relief, reduced anxiety, improved sleep, etc. Essentially these are what you are paying for with this product. I personally wish they just made a pouch with these ingredients and cut out the others, as that would probably help cut down on the cost as well as avoid vitamin overlap.ResultsSo I'm two weeks in and I don't really feel any different; perhaps a tad calmer as I do have anxiety issues at times. That being said, right now it's the holiday time, and while that is stressful for some, it's actually a pretty laid back time for me. I suppose with supplements, unless you have a deficiency, you may not feel vastly different, you just trust that the beneficial ingredients are working behind the scenes to keep you healthier (some of the ingredients are not always recommended based on your personal condition).I'll continue to take the rest of the course and then will decide if I want to continue. While these do come in at a higher cost than some other supplements, I'm not taking some of my other supplements at the moment since there is ingredient overlap -- so I suppose that helps offset some of the cost.As long as your doc approves, worth a shot if you want to see how it works for you. It seems that some folks really do feel notable, beneficial difference, even if I haven't.