The Claim

In adults with self-reported high stress, a supplement containing 400 mg Scutellaria baicalensis, 40 mg Crataegus laevigata, 56.3 mg magnesium, and 20 µg chromium improves social satisfaction scores, with 17.6% of users achieving a ≥30% improvement after 7 days compared to 2.9% in the placebo group.

Source: Effects of a Scutellaria baicalensis/Crataegus laevigata, magnesium and chromium supplement on stressed individuals: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
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Challenges
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Quantitative
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In plain English

Among adults reporting high stress, a specific supplement containing Scutellaria baicalensis, Crataegus laevigata, magnesium, and chromium resulted in a 17.6% rate of at least 30% improvement in social satisfaction scores after 7 days, compared to 2.9% in those taking a placebo.

See the scientific wording

In adults with self-reported high stress, a supplement containing 400 mg Scutellaria baicalensis, 40 mg Crataegus laevigata, 56.3 mg magnesium, and 20 µg chromium improves social satisfaction scores in a subset of users, with 17.6% achieving ≥30% improvement after 7 days compared to 2.9% in the placebo group.

Why this might work

Active compounds in the supplement reduce overactivity in brain regions that respond to stress, increase calming signals between nerve cells, and boost mood-related chemicals, which makes people feel less anxious and more satisfied with their social interactions.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of a Scutellaria baicalensis/Crataegus laevigata, magnesium and chromium supplement on stressed individuals: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial

    In a well-done study, stressed adults who took this herbal supplement for a week were much more likely to feel happier with their social life than those who took a fake pill — about 1 in 6 vs. 1 in 30.

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