St. John's Wort Extact

Product Details

St. Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum extract) is a weak inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (MAO), which destroys monoamine neurotransmitters including dopamine in the brain and leads to low spirits. St. Johns Wort has also been shown to inhibit re-uptake of several neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and GABA in the brain, and to reduce expression of interleukin-6. Each of these actions can contribute to alleviating low mood status by slowing the recycling of neurotransmitters needed for maintaining emotional balance. Flavonoids, hypericin and pseudo-hypericin, are the constituents thought to be associated with the benefits of St. Johns Wort. In particular, hypericin appears to be the active ingredient.

Ingredients

Dosage

Take one capsule once or twice daily on an empty stomach, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Warning

St. Johns Wort may have numerous drug interactions (most commonly, MAOIs and SSRIs) consult your healthcare provider before taking this product if you are taking prescription medications. Avoid prolonged exposure to UV radiation (e.g. sunlight, tanning) when using this product. Keep out of reach of Children. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.