MentalBalance
by Herbs SRA · capsule · 120 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 316184
- Serving 2 vegetarian capsules (400mg)
- 60 servings
MentalBalance by Herbs SRA lists 5 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 2 vegetarian capsules, such as 80 mg of valerian root extract, 80 mg of omega-3, 80 mg of passionflower flower extract and 80 mg of sarcosine. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 22, 2024.
What is in MentalBalance?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 vegetarian capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerian Root Extract4:1 | 80 mg | 75% of 647 products listing valerian give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg. | |
| Omega-3as Fish Oil, Powder | 80 mg | 92% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg. | |
| Passionflower Flower Extract | 80 mg | 55% of 562 products listing passionflower give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg. | |
| Sarcosine | 80 mg | ||
| L-Serine | 80 mg | 80% of 314 products listing serine give more (median 408 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 316184 (entered August 22, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 92% of the 2,714 products that print an amount of omega-3 list more than its 80 mg of omega-3 (median 500 mg).
The NIH database records 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with MentalBalance's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- SarcosineSuperSmart · off the market 1 shared, 36% alike
- Sarcosine 3000 mgSuperSmart 1 shared, 36% alike
- Sarcosine Tablets 1,000 mgNootropics Depot 1 shared, 36% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules twice daily. For best results, take capsules in the morning and the afternoon with 8 oz. of water.
- Warnings
- Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
- Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of the reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
- Allergen Warning: Fish
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 316184.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose.
How many labels does MentalBalance have?
One label is on file, entered on August 22, 2024.
- Label 316184 (current) Entered August 22, 2024 · on the market · 120 vegetarian capsules
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Herbs SRA (distributor), Houston, TX. All Herbs SRA products.