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St. Johns wort is a flowering shrub native to Europe and it has been used in traditional European medicine as far back as the ancient Greeks. It is often considered as a natural supplement for mental health support, but how does it work? Lets find out.

This tropical evergreen shrub with heart shaped leaves and woody stems has traditionally been used by Pacific cultures during rituals and social gatherings. It has now become mainstream and is available as a natural supplement. Lets take a look deeper at how this unique plant supports stress and anxiety management.

5-HTP (short for 5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid that is used readily by the body. It has been known to support serotonin levels and mental health. But how does it work? Let's take a look.

From in utero to old age, the importance of fatty acids cannot be underestimated for good brain health. But what exactly are they good for and how do they affect the body? Let's take a look!

The B vitamin family is made up of 8 different nutrients, which play a part in hundreds of different activities in the body. Let’s consider their role in the body and supporting mental health. 

A healthy individual has a healthy balance between beneficial and potentially harmful bacteria. We call the beneficial bacteria “probiotics” and these organisms that exist inside of us perform a number of really valuable activities. But how do probiotics affect us and our mental health?

We can help improve our mental health with supplements that impact our brain function. L-theanine is one of those supplements, so lets take a look its effects and how it works.

GABA also known as Gamma-Aminobutyric acid is a neurotransmitter that produces a calming effect. But how does it work and how can we encourage activation? Lets take a look.

It's important to take care of our mental health and now more than ever, it has become the topic of interest. During this time, there are a variety of options we can take to support our mental health. Let's take a look at one of those options — supplementing with Vitamin D.