St. John's Wort 90 Capsules

St. John's Wort — Standardized Extract Plus Whole Herb for Mood and Nervous System Support

Vitanica St. John's Wort capsules contain both the clinically studied standardized extract (standardized to 0.3% hypericin, the primary marker compound validated in the clinical research) and the whole dried herb powder — Vitanica's dual-form approach that ensures both the validated marker compound concentration and the complete phytochemical complexity of the whole plant. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of the most extensively researched herbs in clinical medicine, with multiple meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials confirming its efficacy for mild to moderate depression equivalent to standard antidepressants with a significantly more favorable side effect profile.

St. John's wort's mechanism involves multiple neurotransmitter systems: weak serotonin reuptake inhibition (similar to SSRIs but weaker), dopamine reuptake inhibition, GABA receptor modulation, and glutamate receptor activity — producing a broad-spectrum neurological balancing effect rather than targeting a single neurotransmitter. This multi-mechanism activity may explain its effectiveness across multiple mood and anxiety presentations. Dr. Tori Hudson has used this as a foundational formula for mood and nervous system support in women's health practice for decades.

• Standardized extract (0.3% hypericin) — clinically validated marker compound
• Whole herb powder — complete phytochemical profile
• Multi-mechanism neurological support — serotonin, dopamine, GABA modulation
• RCT-validated for mild to moderate mood support
• 90 vegetarian capsules; formulated by Dr. Tori Hudson, ND

Take as directed by your healthcare provider. May interact with medications including SSRIs, warfarin, and oral contraceptives.