Mood Improvement

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    Brady Holmer
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Mood improvement refers to a beneficial change in one’s temporary mental or emotional state which can include improvements in feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, relief, positivity, optimism, loneliness, insecurity, happiness, excitement, curiosity, and calmness.

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    Mood Improvement falls under the Mental Health category.

    20,919 participants in 43 trials and 2 meta-analyses

    Examine Database: Mood Improvement

    Fish Oil
    Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng)
    Theanine
    Cannabis
    Binaural Beats
    Cannabidiol (CBD)
    Lemon Balm
    Saffron
    Ashwagandha
    Bacopa Monnieri
    Bitter orange
    Chlorogenic Acid
    Cocoa Extract
    Creatine
    D-Serine
    DHEA
    Ginkgo Biloba
    Green Tea Extract
    Iron
    Kanna
    Kava
    Lavender
    Maca
    Peppermint
    Phosphatidylserine
    Rhodiola Rosea
    Rose Essential Oil
    Tongkat Ali
    Vegan Diet
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin E
    Zinc

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    Examine Database References

    1. Subjective Well-Being - Ai Yoto, Mao Motoki, Sato Murao, Hidehiko YokogoshiEffects of L-theanine or caffeine intake on changes in blood pressure under physical and psychological stressesJ Physiol Anthropol.(2012 Oct 29)
    2. Subjective Well-Being - Grace E Giles, Caroline R Mahoney, Tad T Brunyé, Holly A Taylor, Robin B KanarekCaffeine and theanine exert opposite effects on attention under emotional arousalCan J Physiol Pharmacol.(2017 Jan)
    3. Subjective Well-Being - F L Dodd, D O Kennedy, L M Riby, C F Haskell-RamsayA double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the effects of caffeine and L-theanine both alone and in combination on cerebral blood flow, cognition and moodPsychopharmacology (Berl).(2015 Jul)
    4. Reaction Time - Crystal F Haskell, David O Kennedy, Anthea L Milne, Keith A Wesnes, Andrew B ScholeyThe effects of L-theanine, caffeine and their combination on cognition and moodBiol Psychol.(2008 Feb)
    5. Subjective Well-Being - Mark Moss, Steven Hewitt, Lucy Moss, Keith WesnesModulation of cognitive performance and mood by aromas of peppermint and ylang-ylangInt J Neurosci.(2008 Jan)
    6. Subjective Well-Being - Pase MP, Scholey AB, Pipingas A, Kras M, Nolidin K, Gibbs A, Wesnes K, Stough CCocoa polyphenols enhance positive mood states but not cognitive performance: a randomized, placebo-controlled trialJ Psychopharmacol.(2013 May)
    7. Subjective Well-Being - Fontani G, Corradeschi F, Felici A, Alfatti F, Migliorini S, Lodi LCognitive and physiological effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in healthy subjectsEur J Clin Invest.(2005 Nov)
    8. Subjective Well-Being - G Fontani, F Corradeschi, A Felici, F Alfatti, R Bugarini, A I Fiaschi, D Cerretani, G Montorfano, A M Rizzo, B BerraBlood profiles, body fat and mood state in healthy subjects on different diets supplemented with Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsEur J Clin Invest.(2005 Aug)
    9. Anxiety Symptoms - Watanabe N, Matsuoka Y, Kumachi M, Hamazaki K, Horikoshi M, Furukawa TAOmega-3 fatty acids for a better mental state in working populations - Happy Nurse Project: A 52-week randomized controlled trialJ Psychiatr Res.(2018 Jul)
    10. Depression Symptoms - Annie T Ginty, Matthew F Muldoon, Dora C H Kuan, Brittney Schirda, Thomas W Kamarck, J Richard Jennings, Stephen B Manuck, Peter J GianarosOmega-3 Supplementation and the Neural Correlates of Negative Affect and Impulsivity: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Midlife AdultsPsychosom Med.(2017 Jun)
    11. Subjective Well-Being - Reay JL, Scholey AB, Kennedy DOPanax ginseng (G115) improves aspects of working memory performance and subjective ratings of calmness in healthy young adultsHum Psychopharmacol.(2010 Aug)
    12. Subjective Well-Being - Ellis JM, Reddy PEffects of Panax ginseng on quality of lifeAnn Pharmacother.(2002 Mar)
    13. Subjective Well-Being - Cardinal BJ, Engels HJGinseng does not enhance psychological well-being in healthy, young adults: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trialJ Am Diet Assoc.(2001 Jun)
    14. Reaction Time - Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Wesnes KAModulation of cognition and mood following administration of single doses of Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and a ginkgo/ginseng combination to healthy young adultsPhysiol Behav.(2002 Apr 15)
    15. Subjective Well-Being - Thompson R, Ruch W, Hasenöhrl RUEnhanced cognitive performance and cheerful mood by standardized extracts of Piper methysticum (Kava-kava)Hum Psychopharmacol.(2004 Jun)
    16. Subjective Well-Being - Stewart-Knox BJ, Rae G, Simpson EE, McConville C, O'Connor J, Polito A, Andriollo-Sanchez M, Coudray C, Strain JJSupplemented zinc does not alter mood in healthy older European adults--a randomised placebo-controlled trial: the Zenith studyPublic Health Nutr.(2011 May)
    17. Subjective Well-Being - Gonzales-Arimborgo C, Yupanqui I, Montero E, Alarcón-Yaquetto DE, Zevallos-Concha A, Caballero L, Gasco M, Zhao J, Khan IA, Gonzales GFAcceptability, Safety, and Efficacy of Oral Administration of Extracts of Black or Red Maca (Lepidium meyenii) in Adult Human Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled StudyPharmaceuticals (Basel).(2016 Aug 18)
    18. Subjective Well-Being - Duncan MJ, Clarke NDThe Effect of Acute Rhodiola rosea Ingestion on Exercise Heart Rate, Substrate Utilisation, Mood State, and Perceptions of Exertion, Arousal, and Pleasure/Displeasure in Active MenJ Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp).(2014)
    19. Subjective Well-Being - McMorris T, Harris RC, Swain J, Corbett J, Collard K, Dyson RJ, Dye L, Hodgson C, Draper NEffect of creatine supplementation and sleep deprivation, with mild exercise, on cognitive and psychomotor performance, mood state, and plasma concentrations of catecholamines and cortisolPsychopharmacology (Berl).(2006 Mar)
    20. Subjective Well-Being - Tsai AC, Kelley JJ, Peng B, Cook NStudy on the effect of megavitamin E supplementation in manAm J Clin Nutr.(1978 May)
    21. Subjective Well-Being - Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NT, Perry EK, Wesnes KAModulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)Pharmacol Biochem Behav.(2002 Jul)
    22. Working Memory - Kennedy DO, Wake G, Savelev S, Tildesley NT, Perry EK, Wesnes KA, Scholey ABModulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) with human CNS nicotinic and muscarinic receptor-binding propertiesNeuropsychopharmacology.(2003 Oct)
    23. Subjective Well-Being - Zhang M, Robitaille L, Eintracht S, Hoffer LJVitamin C provision improves mood in acutely hospitalized patientsNutrition.(2011 May)
    24. Subjective Well-Being - Cropley V, Croft R, Silber B, Neale C, Scholey A, Stough C, Schmitt JDoes coffee enriched with chlorogenic acids improve mood and cognition after acute administration in healthy elderly? A pilot studyPsychopharmacology (Berl).(2012 Feb)
    25. Subjective Well-Being - Levin R, Dor-Abarbanel AE, Edelman S, Durrant AR, Hashimoto K, Javitt DC, Heresco-Levy UBehavioral and cognitive effects of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor co-agonist D-serine in healthy humans: initial findingsJ Psychiatr Res.(2015 Feb)
    26. Subjective Well-Being - Kritz-Silverstein D, von Mühlen D, Laughlin GA, Bettencourt REffects of dehydroepiandrosterone supplementation on cognitive function and quality of life: the DHEA and Well-Ness (DAWN) TrialJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2008 Jul)
    27. Subjective Well-Being - J D Lane, S J Kasian, J E Owens, G R MarshBinaural auditory beats affect vigilance performance and moodPhysiol Behav.(1998 Jan)
    28. Calmness - Swee Wu Phneah, Humaira NisarEEG-based alpha neurofeedback training for mood enhancementAustralas Phys Eng Sci Med.(2017 Jun)
    29. Subjective Well-Being - Parker AG, Gordon J, Thornton A, Byars A, Lubker J, Bartlett M, Byrd M, Oliver J, Simbo S, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider RBThe effects of IQPLUS Focus on cognitive function, mood and endocrine response before and following acute exerciseJ Int Soc Sports Nutr.(2011 Oct 21)
    30. Anxiety Symptoms - Stohs SJ, Preuss HG, Keith SC, Keith PL, Miller H, Kaats GREffects of p-synephrine alone and in combination with selected bioflavonoids on resting metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate and self-reported mood changesInt J Med Sci.(2011 Apr 28)
    31. Anxiety Symptoms - Isabel Iguacel, Inge Huybrechts, Luis A Moreno, Nathalie MichelsVegetarianism and veganism compared with mental health and cognitive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysisNutr Rev.(2021 Mar 9)
    32. Anxiety Symptoms - Amir Ghaderi, Omid Asbaghi, Željko Reiner, Fariba Kolahdooz, Elaheh Amirani, Hamed Mirzaei, Hamid Reza Banafshe, Parisa Maleki Dana, Zatollah AsemiThe effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on mental health parameters and C-reactive protein: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsComplement Ther Med.(2020 Jan)
    33. Anxiety Symptoms - Graham Kell, Amanda Rao, Gavin Beccaria, Paul Clayton, Antonio Manuel Inarejos-García, Marin Prodanovaffron ® a novel saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) improves mood in healthy adults over 4 weeks in a double-blind, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trialComplement Ther Med.(2017 Aug)
    34. Anxiety Symptoms - Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule RAn investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyMedicine (Baltimore).(2019 Sep)
    35. Anxiety Symptoms - Calabrese C, Gregory WL, Leo M, Kraemer D, Bone K, Oken BEffects of a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract on cognitive performance, anxiety, and depression in the elderly: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialJ Altern Complement Med.(2008 Jul)
    36. Anxiety Symptoms - Linares IM, Zuardi AW, Pereira LC, Queiroz RH, Mechoulam R, Guimarães FS, Crippa JACannabidiol presents an inverted U-shaped dose-response curve in a simulated public speaking testBraz J Psychiatry.(2019 Jan-Feb)
    37. Working Memory - Timo Woelfl, Cathrin Rohleder, Juliane K Mueller, Bettina Lange, Anne Reuter, Anna Maria Schmidt, Dagmar Koethe, Martin Hellmich, F Markus LewekeEffects of Cannabidiol and Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Emotion, Cognition, and Attention: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Experimental Trial in Healthy VolunteersFront Psychiatry.(2020 Nov 13)
    38. Fatigue Symptoms - Justin Matheson, Robert E Mann, Beth Sproule, Marilyn A Huestis, Christine M Wickens, Gina Stoduto, Tony P George, Jürgen Rehm, Bernard Le Foll, Bruna BrandsAcute and residual mood and cognitive performance of young adults following smoked cannabisPharmacol Biochem Behav.(2020 Jul)
    39. Heart Rate - B W Lex, J H Mendelson, S Bavli, K Harvey, N K MelloEffects of acute marijuana smoking on pulse rate and mood states in womenPsychopharmacology (Berl).(1984)
    40. Heart Rate - Sayorwan W, Siripornpanich V, Piriyapunyaporn T, Hongratanaworakit T, Kotchabhakdi N, Ruangrungsi NThe effects of lavender oil inhalation on emotional states, autonomic nervous system, and brain electrical activityJ Med Assoc Thai.(2012 Apr)
    41. Heart Rate - Wightman EL, Haskell CF, Forster JS, Veasey RC, Kennedy DOEpigallocatechin gallate, cerebral blood flow parameters, cognitive performance and mood in healthy humans: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover investigationHum Psychopharmacol.(2012 Mar)
    42. Heart Rate - Nell H, Siebert M, Chellan P, Gericke NA randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial of Extract Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin) in healthy adultsJ Altern Complement Med.(2013 Nov)
    43. Cortisol - Shawn M Talbott, Julie A Talbott, Annie George, and Mike PughEffect of Tongkat Ali on stress hormones and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjectsJISSN.()
    44. Depression Symptoms - McClung JP, Karl JP, Cable SJ, Williams KW, Nindl BC, Young AJ, Lieberman HRRandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of iron supplementation in female soldiers during military training: effects on iron status, physical performance, and moodAm J Clin Nutr.(2009 Jul)
    45. Calmness - Hongratanaworakit TRelaxing effect of rose oil on humansNat Prod Commun.(2009 Feb)