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Happy Pills Review
By Razvan Radu, Senior Writer, Rebecca Williams, MD, MA, MB, BChir (Expert Reviewer)
Rebecca Williams studied medicine at Cambridge University where she also obtained a degree in Experimental Psychology. A widely known General Practitioner in London, Rebecca also served in Community Paediatrics, and has published research in the field of complementary and alternative medicine.
Rebecca relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa where she has been able to pursue holistic community healthcare by developing a community health training program which she has taught in Mozambique, Zambia, Uganda and Nepal.
Some of Rebecca’s published research can be viewed on Researchgate.
Happy Pills is a dietary supplement advertised as a multi-benefit formula which acts as an effective mood enhancer, while lacking the unwanted side-effects of similar products or prescribed anti-depressants. The product is developed by Brain Pharma a company specialized in producing supplements aimed to promote well-being. Unfortunately we could not find any information about the company’s background, production facilities or headquarters.
Additionally to its mood enhancing effect, the manufacturer claims Happy Pills is able to increase libido, promote weight loss and energize the body. It is marketed as a fast acting, long lasting product consisting of all-natural ingredients.
Happy Pills is designed for adults who want to improve their well-being and support a healthy life style in a natural way. Caution is recommended for individuals who are under any other medication.
Happy Pills Ingredients
Happy Pills contains the following ingredients: Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Niacin (as Nicotinic Acid), Selenium (as Amino Acid Chelate), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI), Thiamin (as Thiamin Disulfide), Happy Pills Mood Complex (St. John’s Wort – leaf and flower, Caffeine-as Anhydrous, 5-HTP, N-Acetyl-Tyrosine, SAMe and Huperzine A), Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, and Titanium Dioxide.
Product Features
Happy Pills is a complex formulation consisting of herbal, amino acid and vitamin ingredients.
One of the core active ingredient is 5-HydroxyTrytophan (5-HTP), a naturally occurring amino-acid. Scientists claim by participating in the biosynthesis of two key neurotransmitters: Melatonin and Serotonin. Serotonin is considered responsible for the feelings of happiness and well-being of a person. It is also thought to decrease appetite and help with weight loss. Melatonin is the hormone responsible for the maintenance of circadian rhythm, which is the internal clock of the human body. The levels of melatonin vary from day to night adjusting the awake-sleep cycles.
Folic Acid is a B vitamin known to have an essential role in brain development (both pre and post natal). Recent findings link Folate taken by mothers during pregnancy to their children’s emotional and behavioral development, although research is still needed. St John’s Wort is a herbal extract frequently used against depression, anxiety, fatigue and trouble sleeping. It is likely safe on the short term, but can cause restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, headache, skin rash and other side effects.
Consumer reviews are mixed. Most common negative aspects mentioned by the consumers include side effects (aggressiveness, hostility and depression) or no effectiveness at all. The recommended dose is 2 tablets daily during meals.
Advantages
- Researched ingredients said to be natural
- Moderate price for a month’s supply (around $25- $30)
Disadvantages
- Mixed reviews from consumers
- No information about the manufacturer’s activity, background or headquarters and production facilities
- Harmful side effects experienced by some consumers
- Contains caffeine
Conclusion
Happy Pills nutritional supplement is advertised as a natural source of Serotonin, considered to be responsible for mood enhancement, restful sleep and decreasing appetite. The main benefits of the formula are directly linked to the mentioned benefits of Serotonin. The formula is advertised as an alternative to antidepressants offering the same effectiveness, but without the associated side-effects of similar products (such as jitters).
The consumer reviews are mixed: while some mention this is a great formula, others complain of terrible side effects and that the formula does not accomplish its purpose. The different experiences of consumers makes it difficult for us to objectively assess its performance, hence we recommend you seek a specialized opinion before starting use.
One of the Amino Acids [Blend] supplements we’ve come to trust the most is HCF Happy, Calm & Focused based on a unique FQ formula [15+ pure & effective associated neuro-nutrients] which research shows the ingredients may support memory, focus, attention, mood, and energy. People are reporting excellent results based on customer reviews we’ve seen and there is no mention of harmful side effects.
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Hi there. My name is John, and I want to tell you all about my experience with Happy Pills. Before the ingredients Huperzine and SAMe were thrown into the formula, the Happy Pills formula was by far the best thing I have ever had! I had great energy, a great mood, and my metabolism was up. However, since Brain Pharma took out Arginine AKG (and I think hacked out a fairly decent amount of the other ingredients) and added Huperzine (which I researched is really good for memory) and SAMe (which is the reason I am writing this review), my… Read more »