NOW Supplements, Mood Support with St. John's Wort, 90 Veg Caps

I’ve been taking these for a few weeks now and can honestly say they’ve helped. My mood feels a little more balanced, and I don’t get that heavy, low feeling as often. It’s not a quick fix, but after consistent use, I noticed a steady lift. The capsules are easy to swallow and don’t have any weird aftertaste. I also like that it’s a mix of herbs and nutrients, not just St. John’s Wort alone. If you’re looking for something natural to help support your mood, this is definitely worth trying, just give it some time to kick in.

UPDATE: 27 months later... So life haD been humming along, and things got better. Around month 27, my racing thoughts, angry disposition, fatigue came back, full force, even though I was taking the pills (yes, sometimes I did forget). I decided to switch to another "happy pills" brand - but it only eliminated my severe depression, anger - not my racing thoughts and fatigue. I finished the other bottle, and came back to Mood Support - and I'm back to my calm, happier self. So now I figure I may have to switch it up sometimes. Still worth it's weight in gold. PLEASE NEVER STOP MAKING THIS, NOW FOODS!! ORIGINAL REVIEW: I have suffered from depression since my teens - fast forward 20 years later and going through a bitter divorce - I felt I needed something like this. I read the reviews and was excited - then found it hard to purchase as it was no where to be found. I finally got my hands on a couple of weeks ago - and I will never be without it. I have always suffered from gruesome nightmares - The Faces of Death version. Any imaginable way a human being could die would play in my dreams on a nightly basis. I have never suffered from witnessing anything gruesome, and never watched horror films so as to not provoke the imagination - but still it persisted for years. Within a week of taking these supplements, my nightmares are gone. My dreams are still bizarre (as many dreams are), but not bloody and stomach churning. I am no longer terrified as I drift into sleep. That is how I know they work. You can try to control waking life, but I have yet to master and maneuver the subconcious - and such a radical change in dreams, in a week's time - tells me all I need to know about this product. I also feel much more hopeful in the possibilities for the future, whereas before, I was generally pessimistic, negative and angry. I am still me, but I smile a little more now, and more importantly, I'm starting to think about new possibilities in the new chapter in my life, and I am much more accepting in how my life is presently - as opposed to being angry at the world for my plight and figuring out how to battle the persistent reasons as to why I wanted to end it all. Mood Support, for me, has been a lifesaver, and I do not say that lightly.

Let me start off by saying I was extremely skeptical about this product! But after trying them I am here to say that these supplements most definitely helped free me of the debilitation of depression. Within just days of starting these I started making small improvements everyday such as playing music I enjoy, getting dressed and putting on make-up, and housework. I feel silly even writing those things but those of you who have experienced depression know how it can turn everyday tasks into a gruesome chore. Now Foods Mood Support gave me the boost I needed to start living again. I am no longer fatigued, I'm a more patient and playful parent, and can generally enjoy everyday life with the help of this product. It also helps tremendously with PMS symptoms. Some issues I ran into with this product: First, this product is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. When I originally bought these I was still breastfeeding so I set them aside for several months before I could try them. Second, I did not see any improvement for symptoms of anxiety. I still wake early mornings with tightness in my chest. Third, while it's fantastic at maintaining my energy level throughout the day, it interrupts my sleep. This is not a cure-all, nor did I expect it to be. However, it gave me the boost I needed to start implementing a healthier lifestyle and taking better care of myself. I am still trying to find the perfect dose and time of day to take them. But these are very mild and don't mess me up. This is coming from someone who is sensitive to and avoids medication of any kind. I recommend Now Foods Mood Support to anyone in need of that little boost or help managing PMS!

NOW Foods Mood Support is a fantastic, comprehensive option for anyone looking to naturally manage everyday stress and cultivate a more stable, positive emotional baseline. What sets this supplement apart is its thoughtful, multi-ingredient approach; rather than relying on a single herb, it combines a standardized extract of St. John's Wort with deeply calming nutrients like Holy Basil, 5-HTP, and GABA, alongside essential B-vitamins to support proper nervous system function. Together, these ingredients work synergistically to take the sharp edge off a hectic schedule, helping you feel more grounded and resilient without any drowsy or artificial side effects. The vegetable capsules are easy to incorporate into your daily wellness routine and digest smoothly on an empty or full stomach. Because herbal blends like this can take a few weeks of consistent use to fully build up in your system and deliver noticeable results, patience is key—but the steady, reliable sense of balance it provides makes it an exceptional, budget-friendly staple for daily peace of mind.

Wow!!! I’ve noticed an immediate improvement after taking these for only a week. I feel great, sleep and dream gently, I have energy! Overall, I feel happy!! Maybe my body needed what these supplements give, because I am amazed at how quickly these absorbed and went right to work to give me back the happy mood I’d lost. My focus is better, my anxiety has smoothed out, I have clarity and patience. I take mine after dinner. Thank you NOW!

These certainly produce more than a placebo effect, but the jury is still out. Effects are calm and focus, with improved sensory perception for me. Most noticeably, colors appear brighter, as if a grey filter had been lifted. While it does not necessarily lift my mood in absolute terms, it seems to make me more inert to stress and negative stimuli. I started taking the recommended two pills about an hour before going to bed. My sleep remained unchanged, with some occasional lucid dreams. I feel a positive, energetic impact during the following day. However, the few times I tried taking one pill during the day or even several hours before bedtime (with food), they seriously scared me. My heart rate starts dropping lower and lower, bottoming out at a level I cannot normally achieve (overall a drop of 15-20 bpm). Blood pressure remains entirely unaffected. I guess this is the ultimate calming effect - getting the heart rate of an endurance athlete by taking a pill. However, that drop in heart rate brings about a mild feeling comparable to nausea, anxiety or general drowsiness, because it is so unexpected. A truly weird feeling - heightened sensation, but lowered metabolism. In many ways, then, this functions like most other "downers". You may experience similar effects from Kava Kava or low doses of medical cannabis. I have to conclude that I simply do not like feeling "medically altered" and would not be comfortable working under such influence. Seeing how scary the effect of one pill is during the day, I must also wonder about the effect of taking two at night - probably not worth the risk. I cannot believe that anything with such pronounced adverse effects can be openly sold in the US...

It works really good, but it made me tired/sleepy. It also has the herb named (Valerian root) & people use that to fall asleep also. (Maca Root) & (Gaba) I take in the morning & at night I take this (Mood Support). I love Maca Root & Gaba because it makes you happy & calm & zen, but alert & energized & ready for anything without any drowsiness. The Maca Root brand that I purchase here on Amazon is only $5.69 a bottle which is a month supply & the dosage is 3 pills per day in the morning after breakfast & you can purchase it at this link here on Amazon Nature's Herbs Maca Root, 500 mg, 100 Capsules . The Gaba to take with the Maca root is only $10.79 a bottle & I take 2 pills per day in the morning with Maca Root after Breakfast/Green Juice or Green Smoothie. It supply's you with 50 days at least it does me because I only take two of them. You can also find them here on Amazon at NOW Foods Gaba 750mg, 100 Vcaps Both are prime shipping also, so if you have prime shipping you know then shipping is free. I hope this helps a little. Oh & I know that the Mood Support Formula has Gaba in it, but the dosage is a lower then taking the full dosage from just the Gaba tablet I also take (Ginkgo Biloba) For Alertness, Concentration,Memory & Mental Clarity & also good for Blood Circulation with both the Gaba & Maca root & I take only 1 of these after my breakfast also & it last for 6 months because the dosage is 1 tablet a day & they give you 180 pills a day so it last forever. It cost only $15.95 & you can find that also here on Amazon here at #1 Ginkgo Biloba Extract - Double Strength Ginkgo Biloba Gold, 120mg, 180 Vegetarian Capsules . Well I hope this helps someone!

I would take reviews that essentially claim these pills are magic, e.g., "he's like a new man after just two days!" However, over the years, I have occasionally taken St. John's Wort ("SJW") during bouts of mild to moderate depression. The last time, I tried this, as it contains the recommended dosage of SJW, along with some other ingredients that some people find helpful. As I see it, they are a bonus, because I was about to buy the same number of capsules of SJW, for about the same price. If the other ingredients in this formula are ineffectual, they're harmless. But the other ingredients are mostly vitamins (and vitamin deficiency can cause or exacerbate depression), and all of the ingredients are intriguing. I mean, I have read some studies about most of them, that sound promising. But I know SJW well, as it has been subjected to countless studies for a very long time, and in places like Germany, it's very common for physicians to prescribe it rather than anti-depressants (because it's been shown to be as effective or more effective than several popular prescription meds). So while their are many brands of SJW to choose from, I trust NOW generally in for quality, and this formula has worked for me.

Useless and no effect