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Revive MD Calm — Magnesium, L-Theanine, GABA and 5-HTP (30 Servings)

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Revive MD CalmCalm is a stress-support formula built on magnesium, amino acids and B vitamins. Six capsules per serving, 30 servings per bottle.Before anything else, there is one thing you need to know about it.⚠ If you take an antidepressant, do not take this without speaking to your doctorCalm contains 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), which is a direct precursor to serotonin.Your body converts 5-HTP into serotonin. Antidepressants in the SSRI and SNRI classes work by increasing serotonin activity. Taking both together can raise serotonin to dangerous levels — a condition called serotonin syndrome, which can be severe and in rare cases life-threatening.The same caution applies to MAOIs, triptans taken for migraine, tramadol, and some other medications affecting serotonin.This is not a routine disclaimer. It is a genuine, documented interaction with one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medication in the country. If you take anything for mood, depression, migraine or pain, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.Ask us in the store too — we would far rather have that conversation than sell you something you should not take.What is in it Magnesium as bisglycinate chelate (TRAACS) — the glycine-bound form covered on our ZMX page, chosen for absorption and gut tolerance. Magnesium is involved in the body's stress-response systems and in GABA activity Zinc as bisglycinate chelate (TRAACS) L-Theanine — the amino acid from tea leaves associated with a calm, focused state without sedation. One of the better-supported ingredients here GABA — the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain Inositol — involved in neurotransmitter signalling L-Taurine 5-HTP — serotonin precursor. See the warning above B vitamins — B3 as niacinamide, B6, B12 as methylcobalamin, folate as 5-MTHF, plus vitamin C. These are cofactors in neurotransmitter synthesis rather than fillerThe folate is worth a note: it uses 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the active form, rather than folic acid. That matters for the significant share of people who convert folic acid poorly.Honest read on the ingredientsL-theanine and magnesium are the best supported. Theanine has real research behind it for a calm-but-alert state, and magnesium's role in the stress response and in GABA function is well established.Oral GABA is more debated than the label suggests. GABA is the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, but taken by mouth it crosses the blood-brain barrier poorly. Some people report an effect, and there are proposed mechanisms via the peripheral nervous system, but the evidence for oral GABA acting directly on the brain is weak. We would rather say that than let you assume the label means what it appears to mean.5-HTP has real effects — which is precisely why the interaction warning matters. Something with a genuine drug interaction is something with genuine activity.Specs Serving size6 capsules Servings30 (180 capsules) MagnesiumBisglycinate chelate (TRAACS) ZincBisglycinate chelate (TRAACS) Key aminosL-Theanine, GABA, L-Taurine, 5-HTP Folate form5-MTHF (active) B12 formMethylcobalamin (active) StimulantsNone CapsuleVegetableSix capsules is a large serving. Worth knowing before you buy if swallowing capsules is a problem.How to take it Six capsules per serving. Many people split them rather than taking all six at once. Evening is the common choice, since the ingredients lean toward relaxation rather than alertness. Give it two to four weeks. Magnesium status builds over time and this is not an acute product. Check your total magnesium and zinc. If you also take a ZMA or a separate magnesium, add them up before running both. Not with alcohol, and not before driving until you know how it affects you.Who this is for Adults under sustained stress who are not taking any medication affecting serotonin People who want a stimulant-free formula they can take in the evening Anyone who wants active vitamin forms rather than folic acid and cyanocobalamin People already low on magnesium, which is common among people training hardWho this is not forAnyone taking an SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, triptan, tramadol or any other medication affecting serotonin. Speak to your doctor first. This is the most important line on this page.Anyone pregnant or nursing, or under 18.Anyone already taking a separate magnesium or ZMA, without adding up the totals.Anyone whose stress is at the point of affecting daily life should be talking to a doctor, not buying a supplement. We mean that. A supplement is not treatment, and this is one area where the right answer is often not something we sell.If six capsules a day sounds like a lot, it is.Stack it with: nothing containing 5-HTP or serotonergic ingredients. Check your magnesium total.Frequently asked questionsCan I take Calm with antidepressants?Not without speaking to your doctor. Calm contains 5-HTP, a direct serotonin precursor, and combining it with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, triptans or tramadol carries a risk of serotonin syndrome. This is a genuine documented interaction.What is 5-HTP?5-hydroxytryptophan, the compound your body converts into serotonin. It is why the medication warning above matters.Does oral GABA actually work?It is debated. GABA is the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, but taken orally it crosses the blood-brain barrier poorly. Some people report benefit and there are proposed indirect mechanisms, but the evidence for direct brain effects from oral GABA is weak.What does L-theanine do?It is the amino acid in tea leaves associated with calm alertness without sedation, and it is one of the better-supported ingredients in this formula.Why six capsules?It is a multi-ingredient formula and the doses require the volume. Many people split the serving through the day.When should I take it?Most people take it in the evening. It contains no stimulants.How long until I notice anything?Two to four weeks. Magnesium in particular builds over time.Can I take it with a ZMA or magnesium supplement?Add up your totals first. Both contain magnesium and zinc and it is easy to go higher than intended. Read more

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Revive MD Calm

Calm is a stress-support formula built on magnesium, amino acids and B vitamins. Six capsules per serving, 30 servings per bottle.

Before anything else, there is one thing you need to know about it.

⚠ If you take an antidepressant, do not take this without speaking to your doctor

Calm contains 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), which is a direct precursor to serotonin.

Your body converts 5-HTP into serotonin. Antidepressants in the SSRI and SNRI classes work by increasing serotonin activity. Taking both together can raise serotonin to dangerous levels — a condition called serotonin syndrome, which can be severe and in rare cases life-threatening.

The same caution applies to MAOIs, triptans taken for migraine, tramadol, and some other medications affecting serotonin.

This is not a routine disclaimer. It is a genuine, documented interaction with one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medication in the country. If you take anything for mood, depression, migraine or pain, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask us in the store too — we would far rather have that conversation than sell you something you should not take.

What is in it

Magnesium as bisglycinate chelate (TRAACS) — the glycine-bound form covered on our ZMX page, chosen for absorption and gut tolerance. Magnesium is involved in the body's stress-response systems and in GABA activity
Zinc as bisglycinate chelate (TRAACS)
L-Theanine — the amino acid from tea leaves associated with a calm, focused state without sedation. One of the better-supported ingredients here
GABA — the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
Inositol — involved in neurotransmitter signalling
L-Taurine
5-HTP — serotonin precursor. See the warning above
B vitamins — B3 as niacinamide, B6, B12 as methylcobalamin, folate as 5-MTHF, plus vitamin C. These are cofactors in neurotransmitter synthesis rather than filler

The folate is worth a note: it uses 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the active form, rather than folic acid. That matters for the significant share of people who convert folic acid poorly.

Honest read on the ingredients

L-theanine and magnesium are the best supported. Theanine has real research behind it for a calm-but-alert state, and magnesium's role in the stress response and in GABA function is well established.

Oral GABA is more debated than the label suggests. GABA is the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, but taken by mouth it crosses the blood-brain barrier poorly. Some people report an effect, and there are proposed mechanisms via the peripheral nervous system, but the evidence for oral GABA acting directly on the brain is weak. We would rather say that than let you assume the label means what it appears to mean.

5-HTP has real effects — which is precisely why the interaction warning matters. Something with a genuine drug interaction is something with genuine activity.

Specs

Serving size	6 capsules
Servings	30 (180 capsules)
Magnesium	Bisglycinate chelate (TRAACS)
Zinc	Bisglycinate chelate (TRAACS)
Key aminos	L-Theanine, GABA, L-Taurine, 5-HTP
Folate form	5-MTHF (active)
B12 form	Methylcobalamin (active)
Stimulants	None
Capsule	Vegetable

Six capsules is a large serving. Worth knowing before you buy if swallowing capsules is a problem.

How to take it

Six capsules per serving. Many people split them rather than taking all six at once.
Evening is the common choice, since the ingredients lean toward relaxation rather than alertness.
Give it two to four weeks. Magnesium status builds over time and this is not an acute product.
Check your total magnesium and zinc. If you also take a ZMA or a separate magnesium, add them up before running both.
Not with alcohol, and not before driving until you know how it affects you.

Who this is for

Adults under sustained stress who are not taking any medication affecting serotonin
People who want a stimulant-free formula they can take in the evening
Anyone who wants active vitamin forms rather than folic acid and cyanocobalamin
People already low on magnesium, which is common among people training hard

Who this is not for

Anyone taking an SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, triptan, tramadol or any other medication affecting serotonin. Speak to your doctor first. This is the most important line on this page.

Anyone pregnant or nursing, or under 18.

Anyone already taking a separate magnesium or ZMA, without adding up the totals.

Anyone whose stress is at the point of affecting daily life should be talking to a doctor, not buying a supplement. We mean that. A supplement is not treatment, and this is one area where the right answer is often not something we sell.

If six capsules a day sounds like a lot, it is.

Stack it with: nothing containing 5-HTP or serotonergic ingredients. Check your magnesium total.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Calm with antidepressants?
Not without speaking to your doctor. Calm contains 5-HTP, a direct serotonin precursor, and combining it with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, triptans or tramadol carries a risk of serotonin syndrome. This is a genuine documented interaction.

What is 5-HTP?
5-hydroxytryptophan, the compound your body converts into serotonin. It is why the medication warning above matters.

Does oral GABA actually work?
It is debated. GABA is the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, but taken orally it crosses the blood-brain barrier poorly. Some people report benefit and there are proposed indirect mechanisms, but the evidence for direct brain effects from oral GABA is weak.

What does L-theanine do?
It is the amino acid in tea leaves associated with calm alertness without sedation, and it is one of the better-supported ingredients in this formula.

Why six capsules?
It is a multi-ingredient formula and the doses require the volume. Many people split the serving through the day.

When should I take it?
Most people take it in the evening. It contains no stimulants.

How long until I notice anything?
Two to four weeks. Magnesium in particular builds over time.

Can I take it with a ZMA or magnesium supplement?
Add up your totals first. Both contain magnesium and zinc and it is easy to go higher than intended.