BioCare Calm Complex, 60 Capsules | Magnesium Glycinate with Lemon Balm, L-Theanine & Holy Basil for Nervous System & Fatigue Support

This is expensive but it contains ingredients that are highly absorbable. The complex comes in the form of capsules they are a little big I don’t mind this but I know some people may find this a little tricky. The complex does not help me get to sleep but since taking it for around 3 weeks I feel that when I do get to sleep my sleep quality improves and I sleep more deeply.

Good, high quality ingredients from Bio Care, as always. Very trusted brand (recommended by my herbalist). Bought these to aid anxiety, manage stress and help sleep, and worked well after a couple of days use. I took one each evening before bed, washed down with a drink (they are cpausles). Falling asleep felt naturally easier than usual so didn't seem 'knocked out'. Didn't leave a hangover or groggy feeling either, and no funny tastes like some options. Instead I felt naturally refreshed, having felt I slept deeply. I felt my anxiety seemed reduced whilst taking these daily and it was much easier for me to manage and process stressful moments without ruminating - I had more clarity. The unfortunate down side for me is the price. While the product contains a high quality mix of calming ingredients which work well together, these are expensive for what they are in my opinion. Despite my trust in the brand and how pleased I was to have good sleep, they are more expensive than other options, and while they work well and contain more suitable ingredients for me, I don't think I'd afford taking them everyday at this point. I have since used them 'as required' rather than routinely and had a good effect so perhaps that is the way to go.

I've been buying BioCare's magnesium ascorbate powder supplement for years, because it's pure and effective, containing no fillers, binders, sweeteners, flavourings or other unnecessary rubbish. With the new BioCare Calm Complex, the company continues that tradition of using only health-giving ingredients, not diluting or polluting the mix with undesirable additives. The active ingredients in the Calm Complex are, in descending order of abundance: lemon balm powder extract (Melissa Officinalis leaf & stem), magnesium bisglycinate, l-theanine (from Camellia Sinensis extract), l-taurine, and Holy Basil leaf powder extract (Ocimum Tenuiflorum leaf & stem). All these compounds, as well as being naturally derived, have calming, de-exciting effects on the nervous system, so they're ideal for reducing anxiety and/or stress. If you're wondering why l-taurine - an amino acid often found in so-called "energy drinks" (aka sugary, chemical-filled liquid junk) - is present in a supplement aimed to promote calmness, here's why. Taurine isn't an excitant but actually has the opposite effect, modulating neurotransmitters in a way that helps to calm and balance excitatory ones, which in turn mitigates overstimulation and helps to produce a calming effect on the nervous system. Why is taurine included in "energy drinks", then? Here's why - it reduces the effects of the deliberately stimulating ingredients, so consumers buy more of said drinks in order to get the desired stimulatory effect... and the manufacturer makes more money. Anyway, back to the point, which is this BioCare Calm Complex supplement. Other than its powdered ingredients (which I listed above), the only other compound present is vege cellulose, which is used to make the capsule shells. This means the entire supplement is vegan friendly and cruelty free - no gelatin or other animal products. That's how all supplements should be: cruelty free, pure and effective. The recommended dose is 2 capsules per day, with food. If you wake up feeling stressed each day, it's a good idea to have one capsule with your first meal and another capsule with a subsequent meal or snack. For anyone else, it's better to have both capsules later each day, as you're winding down and relaxing. A good supplement from a responsible manufacturer. Quality: excellent. Impurities: none.

These capsules by BioCare contain a combination of lemon balm, L-theanine, holy basil, and magnesium glycinate, which are ingredients designed to help mental health and wellbeing, relaxation, and sleep. Lemon Balm may help reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Magnesium is well known scientifically to support bone and heart health, as well as the nervous system. It also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue especially due to stress, difficulty sleeping, premenstrual period, or when studying. I have always found that I sleep much better when I take magnesium. In fact, I have found all these ingredients to be effective in their different ways. L-Theaninl (γ-glutamylethylamide), is an amino acid present in green tea, which has been shown to affect brain functions by relieving stress, improving mood and helping to maintain normal sleep. Holy Basil is thought to help reduce anxiety and relieve the stress and depression that accompany anxiety. It may also help with sleep problems, exhaustion, forgetfulness. I found the long list of ingredients to be impressive and and relevant to my personal situation. These Calm Complex capsules seem to have just the right combination of ingredients to help with day-to-day stresses and aid sleep , both of which I suffer from and therefore I was very interested in trying them out.. The capsules are on the large size, but they are very easy to swallow. It is recommended to take two per day, so this bottle will last one month, enough time to tell if they are going to be of benefit. They are vegan friendly which is something I am always pleased to see. I must say that I can definitely see and feel a difference in my mood since taking these for around a week and I also think I am sleeping better. I think this is a great product and well worth the money. I would buy again and am happy to recommend it.

I was a long term sufferer of poor sleep and inability to sleep alongside a noisy / restless partner and last year i made some adjustments to add some key supplements to my day to day routine and i have been so happy with the results. Two of those elements are included in the formulation, Magnesium Bisglycinate and L Theanine which i have bought in large quantities as they are a daily supplement i have found to be effective. Those were products i was never asked to review at the time, i was a paid up customer and found them to work well for me. When considering to use these capsules to create a review, i had a look online at the other elements in the formulation and i was genuinely impressed with the L Taurine, Lemon Balm and Holy Basil to help the calming and relaxation aspects. I appreciate the convenience of taking two capsules daily with water in the evening, usually a good hour before heading to bed. These are also labelled as Vegetarian & Vegan which is helpful to know. I have found from experience that after several days of taking these alongside a normal routine, i am more content to sleep, i am not anxious waiting to nod off and my sleep is effective, backed up with data from a smart watch with sleep monitoring which also monitors heart rate, stress indicators etc. Overall, I'm really impressed with the formulation that Biocare have put together in this Calm Complex and would recommend them to anyone looking to improve their pre sleep mindset, and of course during the daytime, a more relaxed feeling.

It is a relaxing medication. It does improve the mood.

BioCare Calm Complex combines Lemon Balm, L-Theanine, Holy Basil, and Magnesium Glycinate, creating a powerful formula for calm and relaxation. I used to take these supplements separately but was thrilled to find this all-in-one solution. It’s worth noting that Magnesium Glycinate works differently than Magnesium Threonate: Magnesium Glycinate: This form is bound to glycine, an amino acid that has calming properties. Magnesium Glycinate is known for its superior absorption and gentle effect on the digestive system, making it ideal for supporting relaxation, reducing muscle tension, and improving sleep quality. Magnesium Threonate: This form is bound to threonic acid, a metabolite of vitamin C, which allows it to cross the blood-brain barrier more effectively than other forms of magnesium. As a result, Magnesium Threonate is more focused on cognitive health, enhancing brain function, memory, and learning. Highly recommended for those seeking a convenient and holistic way to relax and manage stress!

I have been taking these about 2 weeks now and I have noticed on the days I have forgotten to take them I am more tense and within an hour of taking them I feel less tense and less pressure. I have a magnesium spray I occasionally spray on my body if I’m low in it and I have regular Epsom salt baths which are very high in magnesium so I wasn’t expecting it to make much difference as I have magnesium anyway but the other ingredients and mixture of them together must really help. I would definitely reorder as I hadn’t realised I needed them that much but have realised those daily problems causing me to be in a more tense anxious state aren’t much to get tense about and my body just needed some natural supplements to stop creating problems in the mind. My mind and body are more relaxed. I am glad they are only natural ingredients as they could be addictive otherwise. I now go to bed earlier as I am more relaxed and feel like going to bed earlier and sleep takes over at normal times, and my sleep is and was fairly normal anyway, although I can even with taking these wake up when there are real problems but now always go back to a deep sleep rather than a light one.