Lemon balm supplement tested for stress relief in new study
NCT ID NCT06942897
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a daily lemon balm supplement can improve mood and reduce stress in healthy adults. Forty volunteers will take either the supplement or a placebo for 3 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in stress perception and cortisol levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) extract formulated in phospholipids
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage everyday stress and improve mood.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early pilot study with only 40 healthy adults over 3 weeks. Results may not apply to people with stress disorders or long-term use.
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