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In addition to the organic vegetable pullulan and other certified-organic ingredients needed to create the capsule, each serving of India Joy (2 capsules) contains:

Bacopa leaves: shown to help your body better manage or adapt to daily stresses, while also decreasing depression and anxiety. (9)
Gatu kola aerial parts: revealed to decrease the severity and frequency of anxiety attacks, as well as decrease stress and help calm the nervous system. (10)
Shankpushpi whole herb: supports the nervous system, while reducing stress and boosting serotonin levels, memory, and intellect. (11)

Reviewers often mention how the supplement “helped my anxiety so much,” “makes me feel more…joyful,” and “helps me feel grounded and keeps me from feeling down.” Multiple reviewers report they are repeat buyers because they feel “calmer, happier, and better overall.” Of the reviewers who were not completely satisfied, complaints revolved around the side effects, specifically diarrhea. Only a handful mentioned that it did not work for them at all.

With ingredients that have proven to enhance mood and promote a feeling of calm, as well as the mostly positive customer reviews, Organic India Joy! appears to be very effective, making it our top overall pick for mood supplements. As an added bonus, there is no risk associated with trying it. If it doesn’t work, you can get your money back.*

*Results are based on the Smarter Reviews Ranking System and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.

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Each of the herbs in Natural Balance Happy Camper has an extensive history of being safely used to help alleviate the symptoms of multiple mood disorders. Natural Balance is part of the Nutraceutical family, which has a well-established reputation for producing high-quality and safe nutritional supplements.

Each serving (2 vegetarian capsules) contains a proprietary blend of kola nut for reducing symptoms of GAD (12), schisandra for decreasing stress (13), wood betony for enhancing mood (14), and English lavender for reducing anxiety and more.

More than 340 reviewers have had plenty to say about Natural Balance Happy Camper. Most report that it “works great for me” and “leaves me feeling mellow, relaxed, and less stressed.” As with any supplement, there were some reviewers who reported it simply did not work for them, but they are a definite minority of customers.*

*Results are based on the Smarter Reviews Ranking System and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.

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Irwin Naturals Sunny Mood contains many helpful ingredients in combating poor mood. It also goes a bit further by including vitamin D, which has been shown to combat depression, and fish oil, which contains numerous beneficial antioxidants.

In addition to using safe ingredients, Irwin Naturals touts themselves as having formulated “best-in-class” supplements. This is certainly a positive, but the lack of a clearly-stated return policy can be cause for a little hesitation, as can the fact that these require swallowing a pill 3 times a day.

The overall majority of customers rave about its benefits. Reviewers often report that it “has changed my life,” or they are “generally feeling happier,” and “finally able to get through my day without being so moody.” However, there was some cause for concern: Several people reported that the required dosage is “just too much” and “too hard to swallow.”*

*Results are based on the Smarter Reviews Ranking System and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.

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The Douglas Laboratories Mood Balance System contains LONGVIDA optimized curcumin extract, which was created by Verdure Sciences as an optimized form of turmeric root extract, a scientifically-tested compound that promotes cognitive health and acts as an antioxidant.

Douglas Labs has an extensive list of certifications in place proving their commitment to manufacturing only the highest-quality supplements starting with the use of safe, top-quality raw materials. Reviewers have praised the supplement, stating “this has really worked for me.”

While the praise and reputation are there, it is worth noting that Douglas Laboratories charges a bit more than other brands for this supplement, and there is a fee for processing any returns should you not be satisfied with its effectiveness.*

*Results are based on the Smarter Reviews Ranking System and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.

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For centuries, St. John’s Wort has been touted as a “miracle cure” for anyone suffering from depression. With that being said, the latest research is inconclusive, but has found that St. John’s Wort can interact with a long list of medications.

To bolster its effectiveness, St. John’s Positive Thoughts contains Relora, a blend of Chinese herbs manufactured by Next Pharmaceuticals, which the company claims can reduce stress and improve sleep.

Reviews frequently mention, “love this supplement,” “great formula and helps a lot with my depression and mood swings,” and “very effective.” Reviewers who weren’t happy with the results often identified side effects, specifically fatigue, headaches, and stomachaches, as the primary reason.

It’s also worth noting that multiple reviewers stated that the supplement worked great, as long as they didn’t consume large amounts of caffeine. When they did, they were, according to the reviewers, "plagued by anxiety, dizziness, feelings of hopelessness, and weakness."*

*Results are based on the Smarter Reviews Ranking System and do not necessarily reflect typical results from the use of these products. Please visit product websites for more information.