Lemon Balm Organic — 400 mg, 90 Vegetarian Capsules — Supports Relaxation, Mood & Sleep Health*
LifeSource Vitamins Lemon Balm Organic provides 400 mg of organic Melissa officinalis leaf per capsule. Supports relaxation, mood balance, sleep quality, and acute cognitive function.* Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for identity, potency & purity.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits
- Promotes relaxation & reduces stress (oral)* — Randomized, placebo-controlled studies and systematic reviews report decreased anxiety/stress with lemon balm (studies used standardized extracts/single-dose beverages; relevance to whole-leaf capsules may vary). (NIH/PubMed, Cases J, 2021)(NIH/PubMed, Scholey A, 2023)(NIH/PubMed, Scholey A, 2023 — Meta-Analysis)
- Supports sleep quality (oral)* — Trials with standardized extracts improved sleep indices in adults with poor sleep (standardized extracts; capsule form/dose may differ). (NIH/PubMed, Cases J, 2024)(NIH/PMC, Kennedy DO, 2023)
- Helps mood balance* — Improvements reported in depression/anxiety/stress scales in specific populations. (NIH/PubMed, Cases J, 2018)(NIH/PubMed, Scholey A, 2023)
- Supports acute cognitive function (healthy adults)* — Single-dose, acute effects improved memory/calmness in controlled trials (beverage/standardized extract models). (NIH/PubMed, Kennedy DO, 2002)(NIH/PubMed, Kennedy DO, 2003)(NIH/PubMed, Kennedy DO, 2004)
- Reduces stress-related cortisol levels (oral)* — Lemon balm supplementation lowered cortisol in stressed adults. (NIH/PubMed, Scholey A, 2021)
- Improves sleep onset (oral)* — Standardized extracts reduced time to fall asleep. (NIH/PubMed, Cases J, 2021)
- Enhances cognitive performance under stress (oral)* — Single-dose, acute effects improved attention/accuracy (standardized extract/beverage). (NIH/PubMed, Kennedy DO, 2003)
- Supports mood stability (oral)* — Reduced symptoms of mild depression in clinical trials. (NIH/PubMed, Cases J, 2015)
- Reduces perceived stress (oral)* — Decreased stress perception in controlled settings. (NIH/PubMed, Khanna R, 2020)
- Supports alertness with cognitive tasks (oral)* — Enhanced alertness during demanding cognitive tasks. (NIH/PubMed, Kennedy DO, 2011)
Additional / Promising Evidence*
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)* — May provide topical cold-sore relief (RCTs of topical cream improved herpes labialis; not applicable to capsules). (NIH/PubMed, Koytchev R, 1999)
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)* — May support digestive comfort (improved GI symptoms in multi-herb products; formulation-specific). (NIH/PMC, Bommer S, 2018)
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)* — May enhance antioxidant activity (preliminary human data). Positive Findings — Verification in Progress
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)* — May reduce insomnia severity (early clinical observations). Positive Findings — Verification in Progress
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)* — May support immune modulation (limited human studies). Positive Findings — Verification in Progress
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)* — May improve digestion (traditional use supported by early data). Positive Findings — Verification in Progress
University / Academic Context
- University of Exeter — Researches herbal extracts for cognitive and mood support.
- Johns Hopkins — Studies natural compounds for sleep and stress management.
Global Evidence & Authoritative Reviews
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Provides guidelines on herbal safety and efficacy.
We monitor research from leading institutions — Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, and Ohio State — to keep our guidance aligned with credible science.*
Key Ingredient
Organic Lemon Balm Leaf (Melissa officinalis) — Clinically studied for relaxation, mood, sleep, and acute cognitive support. (NIH/PubMed, Kennedy DO, 2002)(NIH/PubMed, Cases J, 2024)
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Promotes relaxation & stress reduction (oral)*
- Supports mood balance & calm focus*
- Helps sleep quality (clinical studies with standardized extracts)*
- Acute cognitive support for memory & calmness*
- Organic, non-GMO, vegetarian capsules*
- 3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency
Suggested Use
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition (e.g., thyroid disease), consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
- Serving Size — 1 capsule
- Amount Per Serving — 400 mg Organic Lemon Balm (leaf)
- Servings Per Container — 90
- Form — Vegetarian capsules
- Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free, nut-free*
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*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.
Lemon Balm Organic - 400 mg, 90 veg caps. Relaxation, mood, sleep support. Non-GMO, 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients | NIH/PubMed!*
