Gaia Herbs St. John's Wort - Natural Stress Support Supplement - with St. John's Wort - 60 Vegan Capsules (20-Day Supply)

great stress release it does take time to take effect. i noticed a change about 6thday of continuous use

THEY WORK. I had tried dried St. John’s Wort preparations and nada. But this? This stuff is amazing!!I cannot tolerate (though need) antidepressants to balance my brain chemistry. I had given up on St. John’s Wort a while ago after earnestly trying other brands using the dried herb.But I recently decided to give it another try because I REALLY needed some support.So, despite the expense, I tried this one due to my fundamentally great experiences with Gaia Herbs as a brand.I titrated up slowly using 1 capsule at a time, 2x/day. And on my 2nd day of only 1 cap I started to get an intensification of anxiety and depression which is ALWAYS my first (and very temporary) response to pharmaceutical antidepressants, so I knew is was ACTUALLY WORKING this time! That took a week to 10 days to go away, and I increased my dose slowly over time while feeling better overall.I worked up to a good dose for me of 3 capsules 2x/day. My daily anxiety is gone - always my biggest depression-related issue. And overall my mood is solid and stable.I am a few months in now, and despite the expense of taking this at the therapeutic dose I need, I highly recommend this natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Gaia Herbs are awesome!!!

I take St Johns Wort when I go back to driving school bus in the fall. And stop taking it once school goes to summer break. I heard about this brand on a Sunday Morning news program. I know it works as I feel like a Sunny day each day all winter long. And also know I have to stop taking it in late Spring as my hands start to break out in little water blisters, which is a reaction from the sun and St John’s Wort… that is why I know it works!

St. John's Wort formula has changed and now uses the Very T/0x/ic ingredient Maltodextrin. Please do your research & do n/ot use any products containing this chemical which h/arms the body.Dr. Eric Berg DC you/tubeThis dangerous ingredient increases acne, bloating, gut inflammation, mental irritability, anxiety, and insomnia. It’s highly addictive because it increases dopamine.Maltodextrin promotes acid in your mouth, which increases cavities, and it spikes blood sugar more than sugar! If you consume it repeatedly, it can cause belly fat, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and other health problems.Maltodextrin is often one of the first ingredients in many protein powder products, which means it makes up most of the product. It’s made of inedible dent corn that’s ground and treated with chemicals. It’s typically heated, pressure-treated, decolorized, and deodorized.After this process, you’re left with maltodextrin powder, which can then be used as a filler to add bulk to different products. Consuming maltodextrin powder has no benefit. It’s classified as a carbohydrate but acts as a sugar in the body.The glycemic index tells you how much an ingredient will spike your blood sugar. Maltodextrin has a glycemic index between 105 and 185, which is higher than glucose and table sugar!Many protein powders contain 50 grams of whey protein per serving combined with 253 grams of carbohydrates from maltodextrin. Your need for many vitamins and minerals increases when you consume this many carbs.Ultra-processed foods like maltodextrin cause oxidation and inflammation in the body. Maltodextrin also causes significant insulin and blood sugar spikes. It may cause you to wake up groggy and have low blood sugar the day after consuming it. This will cause you to want more, creating a vicious cycle that eventually leads to insulin resistance.To build muscle, you need exercise and protein, not high doses of refined sugar!

I have tried several different St John Wort capsules, as well as other natural approaches to mood support. I have had depression and anxiety issues to some extent for most of my life (early 40s now) and to varying degrees. Mood issues exacerbated by changing hormone levels brought me back to st Johns Wort. I have always loved Gaia products for their quality and liquid, concentrated delivery. This product? Has changed EVERYTHING. I can even feel an improvement in optimism when I take it that disappears when I don’t for a few days. My sugar cravings are lowered. My patience is increased. I am definitely more even and calmer. I do experience more sun sensitivity but that shows me it is working. I now tend to wear a hat and lightweight long or 3/4 sleeves because it is definitely necessary for me to be extremely consistent with sunscreen to avoid an issue. But I have decided since this works so well, it is completely worth these other steps!! LOVE this product. I take 2 twice a day, sometimes three times a day. I have more pronounced mood issues now. I would start with the recommended amount. It may very well be enough. Worth a shot!