St. John's Wort 90vc by Karuna – Normal Mood Support Botanical
St. John's Wort capsules by Karuna provide a standardized botanical extract for normal mood and emotional well-being. This 90-vegetarian-capsule formula contains 300 mg of Hypericum perforatum per capsule, standardized to 0.3% hypericin and 3% hyperforin.
The formula centers on one functional herb rather than a mixture of botanicals. Its defined constituent concentrations help distinguish this standardized extract from products labeled only by the weight of the herb. That distinction matters when comparing St. John's Wort supplements: equal capsule weights do not necessarily describe equal botanical composition.
Key St. John's Wort 90vc Benefits
- Supports normal mood and emotional well-being through the activity of St. John's Wort compounds involved in communication between nerve cells.
- Provides a focused botanical option for a practitioner-guided wellness plan, rather than combining several mood-related herbs in a single formula.
- Uses a standardized extract to provide defined hypericin and hyperforin concentrations, helping make the botanical content consistent from serving to serving.
How St. John's Wort 90vc Works
St. John's Wort contains several naturally occurring compounds that influence neurotransmitter activity. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that nerve cells use to communicate; serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine participate in mood regulation. The herb's activity involves multiple constituents rather than simply supplying one of these messengers.
Hypericin and hyperforin identify two of the extract's standardized constituents. Standardization describes composition, not a guarantee of an individual's response. Because this herb also affects medication handling, selecting it requires more than matching a mood-support goal. A review of prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines and other supplements is particularly important.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- St. John's Wort: Influences chemical-messenger activity involved in normal mood regulation. Its botanical constituents interact with neurotransmitter signaling rather than serving as essential nutrients. The herb can also alter enzymes and transport systems that handle medicines, changing medication exposure. These effects make drug-interaction screening essential, especially with antidepressants and hormonal birth control.
St. John's Wort 90vc Is Formulated For
- Adults considering botanical mood support with their healthcare practitioner.
- People seeking a single-herb extract with specified hypericin and hyperforin concentrations.
- Adults able to follow the sunlight precautions and complete a medication review before use.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Mood Support Supplements and Karuna Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: One capsule, 2-3 times daily, before meals, or as directed.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)* ... 300 mg †
† Daily Value (DV) not established
*standardized to .3% hypericin and 3% hyperforin
Other Ingredients: vegetable capsule, rice flour
Does Not Contain: This product contains no yeast, wheat, soy, corn, milk, salt, sugar, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Avoid excessive exposure to UV irradiation (e.g., sunlight; tanning) when using this product.
Additional precautions: This product should not be combined with antidepressant medication. Combining St. John's Wort with medicines that affect serotonin can cause serious serotonin-related side effects. It can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, transplant medicines, blood thinners, seizure medicines, certain heart medicines, HIV medicines, cancer medicines and certain statins. Possible side effects include diarrhea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, restlessness and skin tingling. Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically advised by your healthcare professional; risks include harm during pregnancy and colic, drowsiness or lethargy in breastfed infants.
Frequently Asked Questions About St. John's Wort 90vc
What are the benefits of St. John's Wort 90vc?
Karuna St. John's Wort is intended to support normal mood and emotional well-being. Each vegetarian capsule supplies 300 mg of the botanical extract, standardized to 0.3% hypericin and 3% hyperforin. These percentages describe selected constituents rather than a promise of a particular response. The single-herb formula lets your practitioner assess St. John's Wort separately from other mood-related botanicals. Medication interactions and sensitivity to sunlight are important considerations when deciding whether this approach fits your wellness plan.
Who should take St. John's Wort 90vc?
This formula is directed toward adults considering a standardized St. John's Wort extract for normal mood support. It is not an automatic fit for people who take medicines: the herb can change their effects, including those of hormonal birth control. Do not combine it with antidepressant medication. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking it. The adult directions are one capsule, 2-3 times daily, before meals, or as directed.
Are there any side effects of taking St. John's Wort 90vc?
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, nursing, or taking any drugs or medications consult your physician before taking. St. John's Wort may cause undesirable reactions when combined with certain drugs or prescription medications. Avoid excessive exposure to UV irradiation (e.g., sunlight; tanning) when using this product. Other possible effects include diarrhea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, restlessness and skin tingling. Do not combine this product with antidepressants; serious serotonin-related effects are possible. It can also reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills and other medicines, so pharmacist review is important.
How does St. John's Wort 90vc support overall health?
St. John's Wort contributes to a focused wellness plan through its effects on chemical-messenger activity associated with normal mood. This is a botanical approach, not a source of essential vitamins or minerals. Karuna specifies both hypericin and hyperforin concentrations, giving you and your practitioner a clearer description of the extract than capsule weight alone. Its place in overall health depends on appropriate selection, attention to UV exposure and careful screening for interactions rather than adding it indiscriminately to an existing supplement routine.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
