Ingredients | Amount Per Serving |
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Total Carbohydrates
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<1 Gram(s) |
(Mentha spicata )
(leaf)
(extract standardized to contain)
(Neumentix Spearmint leaf extract PlantPart: leaf Genus: Mentha Species: spicata Note: extract standardized to contain )
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900 mg |
Polyphenols
(24%)
(Polyphenols Note: 24% )
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216 mg |
Rosmarinic Acid
(14.5%)
(Rosmarinic Acid Note: 14.5% )
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130.5 mg |
( Suntheanine)
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200 mg |
plant-derived Capsule (Form: Hypromellose), Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Sustained Focus. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Sustained Focus. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used in amounts commonly found in foods. Spearmint and spearmint oil have Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally or topically for medicinal reasons (11,12). Spearmint extract up to 900 mg daily has been used safely for up to 90 days (94925,101713,101714). Spearmint tea has been consumed safely twice daily for up to 16 weeks (68500,94923).
PREGNANCY: LIKELY SAFE
when used in the amounts commonly found in foods (4912).
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally during pregnancy in excessive amounts.
Animal research suggests that spearmint tea may cause uterine damage (68448). Avoid using in amounts greater than those typically found in foods during pregnancy.
LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when used in the amounts commonly found in foods (4912).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of spearmint during lactation. Avoid using in amounts greater than those typically found in foods.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. L-theanine has been used safely in clinical research in doses of up to 900 mg daily for 8 weeks (12188,36439,96331,96332,96334,96341,97923,101986,104976). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of L-theanine when used long-term.
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately, short-term.
A specific L-theanine product (Suntheanine, Taiyo Kagaku) 200 mg twice daily has been used safely in males aged 8-12 years for up to 6 weeks (91744).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Sustained Focus. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, spearmint might alter the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
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Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
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Animal research suggests that drinking spearmint tea for 30 days can increase markers of liver damage, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and cause liver degeneration and necrosis, in a dose-dependent manner (12731). This effect has not been reported in humans.
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Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
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Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Sustained Focus. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, spearmint is well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Allergic contact dermatitis or cheilitis in sensitive individuals.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, taking spearmint extract 600 mg daily has been associated with one report of tachycardia in one clinical trial. However, it is not certain that this adverse event was caused by spearmint extract (94925).
Dermatologic ...Orally, drinking 2 cups of spearmint tea with normal amounts of rosmarinic acid has been associated with one report of itchy skin in clinical research (94923).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, taking spearmint extract 600 mg daily has been associated with dyspepsia in one clinical trial (94925). Taking a higher dose of 900 mg daily has been associated with diarrhea and belching (94925). Drinking 2 cups of spearmint tea with normal amounts of rosmarinic acid has been associated with one report of dry mouth in clinical research. Drinking 2 cups of spearmint tea containing high amounts of rosmarinic acid has been associated with three reports of constipation and one report of loose bowel movements (94923). Taking 1 mL of spearmint oil equivalent to 500 mg of spearmint has been associated with reports of regurgitation in clinical research (75700).
Immunologic ...Topically, spearmint oil and leaves have caused allergic dermatitis (75711,75731,75737). Allergic contact cheilitis has also occurred from spearmint oil in toothpaste or chewing gum (31403,31528,75706,75739,75777,75790). Spearmint oil inhalation has also caused allergic dermatitis (56955). Orally, spearmint leaves have caused allergy-associated swelling of the soft palate. A specific 50 KDa protein in the spearmint was found to be the responsible allergen (94922). In some cases, spearmint allergy was associated with oral lichen planus of the tongue, lips, palate, buccal mucosa, and gingivae. Observational studies suggest that exposure to spearmint is associated with exacerbation of oral lichen planus as confirmed by patch testing (94924,112844).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, drinking 2 cups of spearmint tea containing high amounts of rosmarinic acid has been associated with two reports of headache in clinical research (94923).
Psychiatric ...Orally, taking spearmint extract 600 mg daily has been associated with one report of anxiety in one clinical trial. However, it is not certain that this adverse event was caused by spearmint extract (94925).
Other ...Orally, taking spearmint extract 600 mg daily has been associated with one report of increased appetite and weight gain in one clinical trial. However, it is not certain that these adverse events were caused by spearmint extract (94925).
General
...Orally, L-theanine seems to be well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Drowsiness, headaches.
Neurologic/CNS
...Orally, L-theanine may cause headaches (36439).
Patients have also reported drowsiness, increased duration of sleep, and increased dream activity after oral L-theanine use (96331).
A case of subtle facial tic starting within 4 days of taking L-theanine 400 mg daily has been reported for a pediatric patient. Although the tics reportedly ceased once theanine was discontinued, the child had exhibited tics in the past. Therefore, the adverse effect was not thought to be related to L-theanine (91744).