Herbal Joyful, 30 caps, New Roots

Adults: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal or as directed by your health-care practitioner.

Adults: Take 1 capsule three times daily. Start with 1 capsule daily and gradually move to 3 daily, or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Use the lowest efficient dose.

Duration of use: For healthy mood balance: Use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.

Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, or sugar.

Cautions and warnings: Do not use more than the recommend dose. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity—these may include, but are not limited to, ʟ‑tryptophan, S‑adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over-the-counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, antinausea medication and antimigraine medication, and monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Serotonin syndrome is a serious side effect and a consequence of excess serotonin on the central and/or peripheral nervous systems. Discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner if you develop at least three of the following symptoms related to serotonin syndrome: mental status changes (confusion, hypomania), agitation, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, shivering, tremor, diarrhea, incoordination, and fever. Discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcer, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain; or if you experience skin changes.

Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms develop. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, or seizures; if you are taking any other prescription medications; or if you have a hormone sensitive condition. Ensure that you are up-to-date on gynaecological exams prior to use of this product and during continued prolonged use. Do not use with alcohol. Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Contraindications: Do not use if you have scleroderma.

Known adverse reactions: Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or being involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, ha