Nervous System
by Nature's Sunshine · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 313127
- Serving 1 nervous system packet (5 capsules, 1 tablet)
- 60 servings
Nervous System by Nature's Sunshine lists 57 ingredients, 12 with an amount per serving of 1 nervous system packet, such as 400 mg of vitamin C, 20 mg of thiamine, 20 mg of riboflavin and 40 mg of niacin; 45 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2024.
What is in Nervous System?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 nervous system packet. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 400 mg | 444% | Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg. |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1 | 20 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 69% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 20 mg | 1,538% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 40 mg | 250% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg. 2.3 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 20 mg | 1,176% | Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. |
| Folate | 208 mcg DFE | 52% | |
| Folic Acid | 125 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 34 mcg | 1,417% | 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 68 mcg. |
| Biotin | 100 mcg | 333% | 61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate | 80 mg | 1,600% | Higher than 85% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg. |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate | 13 mg | 2% | 78% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 26 mg. |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate | 40 mcg | 114% | 76% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mcg. |
| Stress-J Proprietary Blend | 680 mg | ||
| Passionflower Aerial Parts Extractas Passiflora incarnata Aerial Parts Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fennel | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Feverfew | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hops | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chamomile Flower Extractas Matricaria recutita Flower Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Marshmallow Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AdaptaMax Proprietary Blend | 800 mg | ||
| Korean Ginseng Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rhodiola Root Extractas Rhodiola rosea Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Eleuthero | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gynostemma Whole Plant Extractas Gynostemma pentaphyllum whole plant extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Schisandraas Schisandra chinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sumaas Pfaffia paniculata | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ashwagandha | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alfalfa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Astragalusas Astragalus membranaceous | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kelpas Ascophyllum nodosum, Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria digitata | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Reishi Mushroomas Ganoderma lucidum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary Leaf Extractas Rosmarinus officinalis Leaf Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginkgo Leaf Extractas Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Red Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemaryas Rosmarinus officinalis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Turmeric | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 21 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit Bioflavonoidextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hesperidin Bioflavonoidsextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange Bioflavonoidextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Nerve Eight Proprietary Blend | 425 mg | ||
| Capsicumas Capsicum annuum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| White Willow | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hops | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Valerian | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wood Betony | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginger | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Devil's Clawas Harpagophytum procumbens | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Cohosh Rhizome, Root Extractas Cimicifuga racemosa Rhizome Extract, Cimicifuga racemosa Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Nutri-Calm Proprietary Blend | 140 mg | ||
| Schisandraas Schisandra chinensis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Inositol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bee Pollen | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon Bioflavonoidextract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hops Flower Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Passionflower Extractas Passiflora incarnata Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Valerian Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 313127 (entered October 24, 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:
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 80 mg of niacin, 2.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
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 Nervous System's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Glandular SystemNature's Sunshine 28 shared, 40% 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
- Recommended use: Take the contents of one Nervous System packet with breakfast, and one packet with your evening meal. Follow this pattern for 30 days.
- Maximize the benefits Eat a healthy and balanced diet Increase your physical activity Drink plenty of water throughout the day
- Warnings
- Pregnant or lactating women should consult their health care provider prior to taking this supplement.
- This carton was sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 313127.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water, Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed pure.
How many labels does Nervous System have?
2 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 313127 (current) Entered October 24, 2024 · on the market · 60 packets
- Label 212508 Entered January 25, 2020 · off the market August 29, 2023 · 300 capsules
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. (manufacturer), Spanish Fork, UT. All Nature's Sunshine products.