Stress Melts

Picture your stress tolerance as a rain barrel—a little of it is fine. It keeps you on your toes, and its impact can evaporate before the next stressful event hits. But when the barrel gets full it spills over into everything you do. Chronic stress can make you tired and edgy and unable to sleep at night. It can interfere with your relationships, and it can have a serious impact on your health. A number of scientific studies have shown that natural therapies can be a godsend when it comes to coping with stress and anxiety.

The most compelling research centers on two nutrients that effectively reduce your body's reactions to stress—so you feel calm, relaxed, and able to cope. They're a special form of GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) and a well-researched, patented form of L-theanine called Suntheanine®. Together, this powerful combination is the basis of Stress Melts™. All you do is pop two in your mouth—they taste like tropical fruit—and within 20 minutes you'll literally feel the stress draining away. Your tense muscles will start to relax, your racing mind will calm, and your mood will even feel a bit brighter. Our employees couldn't wait to try Stress Melts…and they loved the results! (See below for testimonials.) Stress Melts includes GABA, a neurotransmitter produced in the brain that helps reduce stress by stimulating your brain's natural calming mechanisms.

Dr. Whitaker's Stress Melts is formulated with a special highly concentrated, bioactive form of GABA, called PharmaGABA™. Unlike other sources of GABA, PharmaGABA easily crosses the blood-brain barrier to get where it's needed. Once in your brain, it helps increase the production of alpha brain waves—the calming brain waves that make you feel relaxed and focused. At the same time, it decreases the production of beta brain waves—brain waves that make you nervous, jittery, and unable to think clearly. (See below to learn more about the impressive research behind PharmaGABA.) In addition to PharmaGABA, Dr. Whitaker also included L-theanine, which helps you to stay calm, cool, and alert in the face of stress. Stress Melts uses Suntheanine, a special form of L-theanine, which produces a state of calm alertness. It's the only form of L-theanine with sound research to back up its benefits. In two studies, people taking a minimum of 50 mg of Suntheanine had an increase in alpha brain waves (the relaxation brain waves) within just 30 to 40 minutes. You'll feel it as alert relaxation, without drowsiness. In fact, you'll be calm enough to do some of your best thinking. In addition to calming your mind, Suntheanine helps you to physically relax when you're under stress. In a placebo-controlled study of men placed in an acutely stressful situation, taking 200 mg of Suntheanine had a measurable calming effect. The men had reduced heart rates, and their levels of salivary immunoglobulin A (a key stress marker) came down. Stress Melts helps:

• Reduce the symptoms of physical, mental, and emotional stress


• Promote a feeling of calm and well-being, without drowsiness


• You adapt to the effects of stress, tension, and fatigue


• Reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone)


• Support higher alpha brain waves (the relaxation brain waves), and reduce the beta brain waves (the stress brain waves)


• Promote a stable mood and mental acuity

Plus, Stress Melts may help to:

• Promote better sleep


• Support immune health


• Support healthy blood pressure

Discover how this powerful combination of Suntheanine and PharmaGABA helps to reduce both your physical and mental stress. Stress Melts helps to keep you sharper and relaxed under stress; supports "relaxation" brain waves; and reduces "stress" brain waves. Stress Melts helps to lower cortisol levels and lower levels of stress proteins, and promotes normal levels of blood pressure while exercising. Stress Melts will help rebalance your body's reaction to stress and support immune health, too. The research behind PharmaGABA is extremely impressive In clinical studies, PharmaGABA has been shown to make measurable differences in nearly every stress indicator. That's why Dr. Whitaker has included 100 mg of PharmaGABA, which is the most effective amount based on the latest research. This supplement:

• Keeps You Sharper and More Relaxed Under Stress: One study indicated that taking 100 mg of GABA resulted in lower levels of confusion and tension in people exposed to stress.


• Enhances “Relaxation Brain waves”: In a recent study, people taking 100 mg of GABA had higher levels of alpha “relaxation” brain waves, and lower levels of beta “stress” brain waves.


• Improves Sleep: Stress often impairs sleep, particularly REM sleep, which is associated with a lower body temperature. A small study found subjects taking 100 mg of GABA had a significant decrease in body temperature one hour after falling asleep. They also fell asleep quicker and spent more time in deep sleep.


• Lowers Levels of “Stress Proteins”: When you’re under stress, your body releases a protein called chromogranin A. Study participants who drank 28 mg of PharmaGABA in their coffee had significantly lower levels of this stress protein (within just 30 minutes) than those drinking coffee alone.


• Promotes Normal Blood Pressure While Exercising: Research suggests taking 50 mg of GABA promotes normal blood pressure while exercising.

Our employees were thrilled to be the first to try Stress Melts—now they’re lining up for more

"I really like Stress Melts! The melts are pleasant and fruity tasting, plus they are easy to chew and swallow. I tend to carry stress in my neck and shoulders, and I really noticed a sense of calm and less pressure in those areas after taking the melts. I will definitely keep a bottle on my desk at work and at home."
Tracy Briglia, Sales

After taking the Stress Melts, I felt more easygoing and relaxed under pressure. I would take this product regularly for two reasons: It makes me feel calm and it tastes just like candy!"

Joo Yi, Quality Assurance
"By the time the second Stress Melts tablet had melted in my mouth, I already noticed a difference. I was more focused, less jittery, and ready to move on with the project I was working on. The benefits lasted for hours, with no after effects. I’ll certainly take them again, for occasional relief during stressful situations."

Bill Todd, Managing Editor
"I tried the Stress Melts and I had an amazing result—I felt a release of the tightness in my shoulders in under an hour. Now, let me say that I’d been a little stressed lately, and my shoulders/neck area had been bothering me for about two weeks. Stress Melts did the trick. The taste was good, much better than I expected. I was very surprised at how well and how quickly I felt better."
Omega Brooks, Human Resources

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What are the ingredient standardizations?
None

Is the formula kosher?
No

Is the formula and capsule vegetarian?
Yes

Is the formula sodium free?
Yes, the formula is sodium free.

What are the “other ingredients” used in this product?
We fully disclose all the ingredients used in the manufacturing of our products, including the excipients, fillers and machinery lubricants. These are listed as “other ingredients” on the label:

Sorbitol (sweetener), xylitol (sweetener), stearic acid (machinery lubricant/vegetable grade), magnesium silicate (flow agent), silicon dioxide (flow agent), natural flavors including pineapple, banana, pomegranate, mango, passion fruit, and peach, citric acid (flavor)

Which of the ingredients are natural and which are synthetic?
All ingredients are naturally sourced.We also use no preservatives, artificial colors or artificial flavors.

Can I take this product with Dr. Whitaker’s other recommended nutritional supplements?
Yes. Stress Melts™ should be taken with a high-quality multi-nutrient such as the Forward Plus Daily Regimen.

How should I store the product?
To preserve the quality and freshness, keep the bottle tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry place (59°-86°F). Do not refrigerate.

Supplements should not be stored in the kitchen or bathroom as the higher levels of heat and moisture can lower its potency and stability over time.

Are my supplements still safe and/or effective if the package was left outside in the heat or cold for a couple of days?
There is no concern for safety or potency of your supplements if they were mistakenly left outside in the heat or cold for a short period of time (2-3 days), or for an extended period during shipping. It takes months of improper storage to negatively affect the quality of the product.

Is this product tested for lead, mercury, and other heavy metals?
Every batch of Dr. Whitaker’s products is tested for lead and heavy metals. Each is delivered to Healthy Directions with a Certificate of Analysis from the manufacturer stating that the products are free from heavy metals or within the limits set by California’s Proposition 65 – the most stringent in the country.

Does this product undergo independent laboratory testing?
Each month, Healthy Directions selects several of its products and sends them to independent laboratories to make sure that they meet safe levels for heavy metals as well as label claim. Each product is guaranteed to be tested at least once per year.