Will it calm me down?
Adaptogens, nervines and the compounds with real anxiety data — and the stimulants that make it worse.
What this cannot tell you
- Several of these interact with medication — St John's wort especially. Check before combining.
- Anxiety that interferes with your life needs a clinician, not a supplement aisle.
- Effects are individual: ashwagandha calms most people and wires a few.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. A verdict here is a reason to patch test or ask a clinician, never a diagnosis.
Every ingredient we flag under this question
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‡Ginseng Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ginseng is stimulating and can heighten anxiety.
‡Green Tea Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaffeine worsens anxiety for many people.
‡Guarana Paullinia Cupana SeedGuarana is a concentrated caffeine source.
‡Yerba mate Ilex Paraguariensis LeafYerba mate contains caffeine.