Relaxation
Feeling calm and physically unwound. It is measured on self-rated calmness scales and by physical signs such as heart rate variability, muscle tension and cortisol.
30 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.
Supplements30
Supplement Evidence
Lemon Balm
Moderate
Anxiety/stress ↓, calmness ↑
−35% agitation, +30% responders
200 studies·11 benefits
Main Effects
GABA15198
Relaxation: sleep/anxiety +72%
Relaxation: pain/spasticity ↓
Relaxation: sedation/memory ↓
Strong
Lavender30311
Relaxation: less anxiety/pain
Relaxation: better sleep/HRV
Relaxation: lower cortisol/HR
Strong
Tryptophan41313
Sleep ↑, anxiety ↓
Tryptophan depletion worsens anxiety
Mood/stress changes, sleep ↑
Moderate