mbg Sustainability + Health Director
mbg Sustainability + Health Director
Emma Loewe is the Senior Sustainability Editor at mindbodygreen and the author of “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us.”
Image by Antonio_Diaz / iStock
March 31, 2023
To put it plainly, there is a lot to be stressed about these days. But thankfully, there are also tons of ways to come back to center, such as meditation, breathwork, exercise, and a new tool for in-the-moment stress relief that we’re really excited about, calm+.*
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
A new release in mindbodygreen’s suite of supplements, calm+ dropped this summer. This is not your average stress supplement: For starters, it contains premium, high-potency ingredients at levels that are scientifically shown to support a brighter mood.*
Its headliner is USDA and E.U.-certified organic, full-spectrum hemp oil that’s been DNA-tested and delivers 20 mg of hemp-derived CBD per serving—an amount that’s been shown to improve stress resilience in clinical trials1.* The hemp oil is complemented by another potent plant compound, ashwagandha. Our ashwagandha root and leaf extract contains an impressive 35% glycowithanolides, the active compounds that give the plant its stress-relieving effects2, making it the most bioactive ashwagandha on the market.* Non-GMO lavender oil from Bulgarian lavender flowers rounds out the calming botanical trio3.*
We formulated calm+ so that one gelcap, taken any time of day or night, is enough to deliver calm, relaxation, and well-being.* Consider it your juicy yoga flow or deep meditation in a bottle. Here, well-being experts and everyday people share how calm+ has helped them achieve a brighter mood and less stress.*
calm+ has a palpable calming effect on my body and mind that lasts all day long.*
“I’ve been prone to anxiousness a lot of my adult life, and the past year-plus has dished some novel stressors. I have tried everything from medication to meditation to help usher in a state of calm, but it’s been elusive. Taking calm+ daily helps me get through stressful situations—a screaming toddler, a stressful meeting, or a turbulent flight—with a little bit more ease. calm+ has a palpable calming effect on my body and mind that lasts all day long.”*
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Love calm!
“I really enjoy this product. It has been a good tool to help bring ease and live a less stressful life.”*
—Sarah P.
Plant-based ingredients to take me out of “fight or flight” and into calm.*
“I have battled with sleep issues for a long time. I am always on the lookout for plant-based ingredients in high-quality supplements to take me out of ”fight or flight” and into calm and restful sleep. After three weeks of consistently using calm+ in the early evenings, I felt less stressed around bedtime, and it’s easier for me to shut my brain down. This product has a unique profile of botanicals and phytocannabinoids that can systematically improve your response to stress and offer relief. I’m excited to continue to use calm+ as part of my daily routine!”*
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Perfect fit.
“Helps with sleep, mood…everything you would want! Way cheaper than the hemp supplement I was taking from the chiropractor.”*
—Samantha L.
calm+ serves up botanical calm rooted in clinical science.*
“This unique trifecta of plant ingredients (organic hemp, ashwagandha, and lavender) in calm+ were specifically curated to promote relaxation, and they deliver. The premium calm+ formula serves up botanical calm rooted in clinical science. From botanical ID-confirmed lavender flowers and ashwagandha with the highest potency of glycowithanolides available to full-spectrum European organic hemp, I know exactly what I’m taking to stress less.”*
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Helps me get through menopause.
“This has been helping me a great deal through menopause.”*
—Heidi K.
Since calm+, I’m much less stressed and able to handle chaos with two kids better.*
“As a mother of two kids, stress management is something I have learned to deal with. Sometimes, you need a little help when your life with a newborn and toddler is chaotic. Since taking mindbodygreen’s calm+, I am not as stressed as I used to be, and I am able to handle chaos with two kids better, all while getting good-quality sleep (interrupted as it may be). I highly recommend calm+ to anyone who needs to manage stress and target stress biomarkers like cortisol. A must for moms everywhere!”*
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Since taking calm+, I’m much less reactive and my mood doesn’t take a turn for the worse when dealing with stressful situations.*
“Being an entrepreneur means my day is often unpredictable and filled with ups and downs. Since taking calm+, I’ve noticed I’m much less reactive and my mood doesn’t take a turn for the worse when dealing with stressful situations. I’ve noticed an overall calmness, which I would only typically achieve by mindfulness, meditation, or yoga. I tend to hold stress in my jaw, and I now feel it loosen instead of tightening. This is the safe and effective solution to stress that I didn’t know I needed.”*
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, consult with your doctor before starting a supplement routine. It is always optimal to consult with a health care provider when considering what supplements are right for you.