BioStacksBest Lemon Balm for Stress & Mood
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Clinical dose: 300–600 mg
Why Lemon Balm for Stress & Mood
Lemon Balm is a supporting nutrient for stress & mood support. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a traditional herb with mild anxiolytic and sedative properties. A few small RCTs suggest it may improve sleep quality, primarily via anxiolysis and GABA-transaminase inhibition. Often combined with valerian in commercial products.
What dose to look for
Clinical studies typically use 300–600 mg of lemon balm. Standardized extract; most sleep studies used 300-600 mg. Supplements that fall short of this threshold are unlikely to match what clinical trials achieved.
The evidence behind lemon balm
Research supporting lemon balm for stress & mood is rated as limited. A few small clinical trials suggest mild anxiolytic and sleep benefits; effect sizes are small Learn more
