Ixcela Balance

5-HTP + Vitamin B6

$69.99 for a 90-day supply
($23.33 per month)

Supports sleep quality, emotional balance, and the immune system

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Product Details

Ixcela Balance is specially formulated to support below-optimal serotonin levels. This blend of 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) and vitamin B6 may assist with emotional health, sleep disturbances, digestion, and muscle pain.*

5-HTP is an amino acid that converts to serotonin in the human body. Serotonin is important for feelings of well-being, mood regulation, sleep, and digestion.

Vitamin B6 is necessary for immune health, mental alertness, energy, and nervous system health. Studies show that vitamin B6 supports the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, which are involved in motivation, mood, digestion, sleep, and memory.

Ixcela Balance can be taken at any time of day, but if you are looking to improve sleep quality, consider taking Ixcela Balance 30 minutes before bed.

Abstain from taking 5-HTP supplements, including Ixcela Balance, if you are taking carbidopa or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Please consult your physician before following this supplement recommendation.

As with any dietary supplement, consult your health care practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, anticipating surgery, taking any medications on a regular basis, or otherwise under medical supervision.

Ixcela supplements are formulated to exclude:

  • Gluten
  • Nuts
  • Preservatives
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Fish
  • Crustacean Shellfish
  • Added Colors
  • Soy
  • GMO
  • Dairy and Lactose
  • Eggs
  • Yeast
  • Sugars
  • Artificial Sweeteners

Ixcela supplements are produced at an FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility and contain no harmful fillers. They are vegetarian and are not tested on animals.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

For adults only. Adults take one (1) capsule per day with a meal. Ixcela Balance can be taken at any time of day, but if you are looking to improve sleep quality, consider taking Ixcela Balance 30 minutes before bed.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your health care practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, anticipating surgery, taking any medications on a regular basis, or otherwise under medical supervision.

Abstain from taking 5-HTP supplements, including Ixcela Balance, if you are taking carbidopa or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Please consult your physician before following this supplement recommendation.

Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store in a dry place and avoid excessive heat.

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)

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B6

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