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It is found in Mind Power Rx. B vitamins including pantothenic acid have a mild but pleasant influence on mood. B complex vitamins including thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin B12, and pantothenic acid can improve mood. You may consider a B complex vitamin that supplies one to 3 times the RDA. Fish Oils have mood balancing properties. Their effect is mild.
Amino acids are necessary for the synthesis of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that play key roles in mood and motivation. According to Sarris, this observation has led to speculation that amino acid supplements could help improve mood.