You know serotonin is important for mood, but did you know it also supports immune function? If immune cells are cars, serotonin is a traffic copy; it directs them to travel to troubled areas in the body. Serotonin also modulates the release of cytokines, which help coordinate a response to immune threats. In that way, serotonin directly impacts immune function.
But serotonin also indirectly supports immunity, because it helps you manage stress, maintain a positive mood, and enjoy restful sleep — all key for a strong immune system.
PureBalance™ Serotonin includes 5-HTP, the raw material your body uses to make serotonin.* The actions of serotonin are reinforced with ingredients for:
Suggested Use: 1 capsule three times daily before meals.
Serving Size: 1 capsules
Servings Per Container: 90
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)
267 IU 67%
5-HTP (L-5 hydroxytryptophan)
33 mg †
(fromGriffoniasimplicifolia) (seed)
67 mg †
Relora® proprietary blend
250 mg †
Magnolia standardized bark extract
Phellodendron standardized bark extract
Rhodiola extract (root)
120 mg †
(Standardized for 5% rosavins [6 mg])
*Percent values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
† Daily value not established.
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose, leucine, pregelatinized food starch, corn starch, silica, olive oil, tapioca dextrin.
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because the body can synthesize it when sunlight exposure is adequate. However, researchers have discovered that vitamin D insufficiency is surprisingly common, affecting as much as 70 percent of the population. Vitamin D is a great multi-tasker: it strengthens bone by aiding calcium absorption, modulates immune function, protects prostate cells, and boosts brain chemicals needed for positive mood.* Vitamin D3 is better absorbed than vitamin D2.*
5-HTP is naturally occurring amino acid and the raw material the body uses to make serotonin — a brain chemical necessary for positive mood, healthy sleep, and appetite. Research has shown that when levels of 5-HTP rise, so do levels of serotonin. Several double-blind, placebo-controlled human trials have found 5-HTP can help support a positive mood, reduce appetite, and enhance weight loss.*
Relora is a proprietary blend of standardized extracts of magnolia and phellodendron bark. It contains the calming compounds berberine and honokiol and may alleviate symptoms of occasional stress and stress-related overeating by reducing levels of the stress hormone coritsol.* Cortisol causes weight gain by increasing both appetite and fat formation, so a reduction in this hormone helps support weight loss efforts in two ways.*
L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves, particularly green tea. It has been clinically shown to prevent over-stimulation and produce a state of relaxed alertness by producing calming alpha brain waves.* L-theanine works by raising levels of several inhibitory neurotransmitters, including serotonin and GABA, and by preventing L-glutamic acid, an excitatory neurotransmitter, from binding to receptors.*
Q: Can you take Serotonin while taking antidepressants?
A: According to a study conducted by the University of Maryland, there are dangers in consuming both 5HTP and SSRI's (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) together. This can cause a dangerous serotonin syndrome that can lead to a coma. In general, you should be aware of your intake of medications that affect your serotonin levels if you are considering taking Serotonin. Please consult with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Q: What is the difference between all your mood products?
A: Our three mood support products are Positelle, Sernelle and Serotonin. All of which offer separate benefits:
Positelle - Supports a positive mood, calmness, and a restful sleep.*
Serenelle - Reduces stress without the drowsiness by balancing the hormones in your body and also improving metal alertness.*
PureBalance Serotonin - May increase levels of serotonin within body. Increased levels of serotonin decrease food cravings and appetite, increase overall mood, and decrease occasional stress.*