Calm Focus (Non-sedating)
Adults with stress or mild generalized anxiety seeking daytime calm without drowsiness.
mental-wellbeing
focus
daytime-calm
reduce subjective anxiety and tension
maintain alertness and work performance
Core stack
Lavender oil (Silexan®)
A-
Form: standardized oral lavender oil capsule
Dose: 80 mg/day
Morning with food
8–10 weeks, then reassess
Why: Meta-analyses show clinically meaningful reductions in anxiety symptoms in subthreshold anxiety/MADD/GAD.
Cautions
- Possible GI upset
- Avoid with known lavender allergy
- Consult clinician during pregnancy/lactation
L-theanine
B
Form: pure L-theanine
Dose: 200–400 mg/day
Morning and/or 60 min before stressful tasks
PRN or daily for 4–8 weeks
Why: Systematic reviews and RCTs show acute improvements in calm attention; can smooth caffeine effects.
Cautions
- Generally well tolerated; occasional headache or GI upset
- Limited data in pregnancy
Adjuncts
Magnesium (glycinate or citrate)
C
Dose: 200–350 mg elemental/day
Evening with food
Notes: Common shortfall nutrient; small trials suggest benefit for stress/sleep quality.
Monitoring
- Daily stress rating (0–10)
- Sleep latency/quality
- Caffeine intake timing