So often, the drinks we reach for when we’re stressed have the exact opposite effect of calming us down (or making us feel better) over time. We formulated our Calming Aid superfood powder not only to effectively support relaxation and mood, but also to taste—and look—like something you’d want to drink in those moments you need it most. Here’s how it works.
Key Ingredients
- GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. As a refresher: neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that carry signals between your nerve cells, muscles, and glands. An inhibitory neurotransmitter, like GABA, prevents chemical messages from being sent and decreases the stimulation of nerve cells in your brain, leading to a calming effect.
- L-theanine is an amino acid that helps support better sleep, relaxation, and cognition.
- Magnesium helps support relaxation, too—we formulated The Lavenders with a balanced complex that includes magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, and a magnesium amino acid chelate. (Chelated minerals are more easily absorbed by the body, so adding amino acid chelate here helps make the magnesium more bioavailable.)
- Lavender flower and valerian root are herbs that can help create a sense of calm and relaxation.
- Reishi and ashwagandha are both adaptogens that are traditionally used to help the body adapt to stressors.
How It Works
Together, all those minerals, herbs, and actives help you feel calmer and more relaxed, and can support an elevated mood. Along with that targeted calming benefit, you’re also getting:
- Support from broad-spectrum vitamins A, B, C, and K—along with B vitamins—which provide essential nutrients needed for energy, cellular function support, and brain health.
- Prebiotics formulated to enhance beneficial gut flora, 1 billion CFU of Bacillus coagulans, a very well-studied strain of probiotics, and a digestive enzyme blend to enhance the breakdown of difficult nutrients.
Mixing Suggstions
This blend tastes like lavender lemonade—it’s great simply mixed with 8 ounces of water. But if you crave something warm before bed, mix it with warm water (not boiling; keep the temp under 185 degrees Fahrenheit). Garnish with a lemon wedge.
We also love to prepare it like a mocktail: Mix it with water in your favorite glassware, top off with sparkling water, and add a twist of whatever citrus you have on hand.
Cost Per Scoop
At just $28 for 30 servings, it’s less than a dollar a day.
The Lavenders are worthy of a new wind-down ritual—they’re both effective and delicious. But they’re easy enough to make that you don’t need one.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
