What it is
Anti-Stress is glycine and L-theanine in a lollipop, with magnesium, chamomile (flavor), and zinc. Sweetened with monk fruit. Held with isomalt so the stick stays hard and clear.
No glass of water. No pill organizer. Thirty seconds and a wrapper you can open with one hand.
The formula
What is in it.
Every ingredient is listed below. Amounts will be published here when the formula is final, printed like a supplement label.
Ingredient Per pop
- Glycine Known for: a calming signal, commonly studied for sleep* Coming soon Amount coming soon.
- L-theanine Known for: relaxed focus without drowsiness* Coming soon Amount coming soon.
- Magnesium Known for: nerve and muscle function* Coming soon Amount coming soon.
- Chamomile (flavor) Used here for flavor. Flavor
- Zinc Known for: normal immune function* Coming soon Amount coming soon.
Why monk fruit
Growers dry monk fruit and extract what tastes sweet. That is what sweetens this stick. No corn syrup.
We use it because it sweetens without sugar. Isomalt is the other half, a sugar alcohol that lets the stick set hard and clear so the actives have somewhere to live.
How do you know you are stressed?
You probably do not sit down and think "I am stressed." It shows up smaller than that.
- Jaw tight
- Too many tabs open
- Snapping at people
- Stomach in a knot
- Can't come down after work
- Sunday dread
These are common signs with many possible causes. They are not a diagnosis. If something sticks around, talk to a clinician.
How to use
- 01 Unwrap Individually wrapped for a bag, a desk, or a glovebox.
- 02 Use it Whenever you need it. Before a meeting, on the train, mid argument with your inbox.
- 03 Nothing to mix A capsule needs water. This needs a mouth.
- 04 Daily serving Coming soon, printed on the pack.
Anti-stress
What are anti-stress supplements?
Anti-stress supplements are formulas built around ingredients studied for calm or for how the body handles stress. Common ones include L-theanine, glycine, magnesium, chamomile, GABA, lemon balm, and ashwagandha. They come as capsules, gummies, drinks, and lollipops. What matters is which ingredients are inside, and how much of each.
Rumor Anti-Stress leads with L-theanine and glycine. Not a pill.
What are the best supplements for stress?
The most studied include L-theanine for relaxed focus, magnesium if you are low, and glycine for sleep quality. There is not one "best." Look for ingredients with research behind them and amounts close to what was studied.
What are stress relief gummies?
Gummies made with calming ingredients, often L-theanine, GABA, or lemon balm. They are convenient, but most are built on sugar and gelatin, and they are gone in two bites.
What are calm lollipops?
People use that name for a lollipop with ingredients studied for calm, taken slowly instead of swallowed. Rumor Anti-Stress is glycine and L-theanine in a lollipop. Chamomile is the flavor.
What are the signs of stress in your body?
Stress shows up physically before you name it: a tight jaw, raised shoulders, a knot in your stomach, a racing mind, shallow breathing, snapping at people, trouble winding down at night. These are common signs with many possible causes. They are not a diagnosis. If something sticks around, talk to a clinician.
What helps with stress fast?
Your breath is the fastest tool you have. Slow breathing with long exhales is a common first move. A short walk, stepping outside, or pausing for a few minutes also shows up in that list. A supplement is not a replacement for those.*
You take a lollipop over a few minutes. That is the format.
What is the best supplement for stress and anxiety?
For everyday stress, L-theanine, magnesium, and chamomile are among the most studied. Anxiety that gets in the way of your life is different and deserves a clinician, not just a supplement. Rumor is not a treatment for anxiety.
Do stress gummies work?
It depends on what is in them and how much. Compare the milligrams on the label to the amounts used in studies. A gummy with a small sprinkle of a good ingredient is still a small sprinkle.
Do calm supplements make you sleepy?
Some can. L-theanine generally does not. It is known for calm without drowsiness. Glycine is studied for sleep. Chamomile is mild.
Is L-theanine good for stress?
It is one of the most studied calming ingredients. Research suggests it supports relaxation without sedation.*
Is magnesium good for stress?
Magnesium supports normal nerve function, and low magnesium is common. Some research links low levels to feeling more stressed.*
Can you take L-theanine and magnesium together?
Yes. They are a common pairing and are not known to interact. Rumor Anti-Stress includes both.
Glycine vs. magnesium for sleep: what is the difference?
Glycine is an amino acid studied for sleep quality at about 3 grams before bed. Magnesium supports sleep mainly if you are low. They work differently and are often taken together. "Magnesium glycinate" contains both, but only a small amount of glycine.
How can I get stress relief without drowsiness?
Look for L-theanine. It is studied for relaxed alertness, which is why green tea feels calmer than coffee. Avoid sedating ingredients if you need to stay sharp.
What is natural stress relief on the go?
Breathing, a quick walk, water, a snack if you skipped lunch, and something that fits in a pocket.
That last one is what we make.
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L-theanine.
Coming soon Amount coming soon. Known for: relaxed focus without drowsiness*
What is L-theanine?
L-theanine is an amino acid found mostly in tea leaves. It is a big part of why tea feels calmer than coffee, even with caffeine.
Does L-theanine make you sleepy?
Generally no. It is known for relaxation without sedation, which is why people take it during the day.*
How long does L-theanine take to work?
Studies typically look at effects within about 30 to 60 minutes.
L-theanine and caffeine: why are they paired?
Research on the pair suggests L-theanine may smooth out caffeine's edge while keeping focus. It is a common combination in focus products.
What is a typical L-theanine dose?
Studies commonly use 100 to 200 mg. A cup of tea has much less.
Glycine.
Coming soon Amount coming soon. Known for: a calming signal in the brain, sleep quality*
What is glycine?
Glycine is the simplest amino acid. Your body makes it, and it is in protein foods. In the brain and spinal cord it acts as a calming signal.*
Does glycine help with sleep?
Small studies found that about 3 grams before bed improved how rested people felt the next day.*
Glycine vs. magnesium glycinate: what is the difference?
Magnesium glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine, mostly used as a gentle way to take magnesium. It contains only a small amount of glycine.
When should you take glycine?
In sleep studies, before bed. For everyday calm, timing matters less.
Does glycine have side effects?
It is generally well tolerated. Large amounts can cause mild stomach upset. Check with a clinician if you take clozapine.
Magnesium.
Coming soon Amount coming soon. Known for: nerve and muscle function*
Is magnesium good for stress and sleep?
Magnesium supports normal nerve function and muscle relaxation. If you are low, and many people are, correcting it may help. Research on healthy people who are not low is mixed.*
Should you take magnesium in the morning or at night?
Whenever you will take it consistently. Many people prefer night for calm and sleep.
What are signs of low magnesium?
Muscle twitches, cramps, fatigue, and poor sleep. More than half of US adults get less than recommended from food.
How much magnesium per day?
400 to 420 mg for men and 310 to 320 mg for women, from all sources. From supplements alone, the upper limit is 350 mg, because more can loosen stools.
Which type of magnesium is best for calm?
Glycinate is popular for calm because it is gentle on the stomach. Citrate absorbs well but can loosen stools. Rumor's magnesium form will be listed with the amounts.
Chamomile. The flavor.
What is chamomile?
Chamomile is a daisy-family flower, long used as a wind-down tea. On this formula it is flavor, not an active.
Does chamomile have side effects?
It is generally safe. People allergic to ragweed, daisies, or related plants can react. It may interact with blood thinners like warfarin.
Zinc.
Coming soon Amount coming soon. Known for: normal immune function, taste and smell*
What does zinc do?
Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, and your senses of taste and smell. Hundreds of enzymes depend on it.*
Is zinc good for immune support?
Yes. It is essential for normal immune function. Too little weakens it, and more than enough does not add extra protection.
Does zinc help with stress?
Zinc is involved in nerve signaling, and some research links low zinc to low mood. Evidence for zinc as a stress aid is limited.
Why does zinc make me nauseous?
Zinc irritates an empty stomach, which is common with pills and lozenges. Taking it with food helps.
How much zinc per day?
11 mg for men and 8 mg for women. The upper limit is 40 mg a day, because long-term excess can lower copper levels.
Why monk fruit?
What is monk fruit?
A small melon. Mogrosides taste sweet without sugar.
Is monk fruit safe?
Yes. The FDA considers monk fruit extract safe for general use.
Does monk fruit raise blood sugar?
No. That is why we chose it over sugar.
Monk fruit vs. stevia?
Both are zero-calorie plant sweeteners. Monk fruit tends to taste rounder. We paid more for it.
Is monk fruit keto?
Pure extract has no net carbs. The rest of the stick is isomalt. See below.
Isomalt. The everyday body of the stick.
Made from beet sugarKnown for: a hard shape that does not grab moisture
What is isomalt?
Isomalt is a sugar alcohol made from beet sugar. It is the glassy body of the lollipop. The name is chemistry, not a drink.
Is isomalt safe?
Yes. It has been used in food for decades and is approved in the US.
Does isomalt raise blood sugar?
Very little. Most of it is not absorbed the way sugar is.
Does isomalt upset your stomach?
In large amounts, like other sugar alcohols, it can cause gas or loose stools. One lollipop is a small amount. Start with one if you are sensitive, especially if your stomach is part of how stress shows up for you.
Compared to what you'd usually reach for
Not a milligram fight. For the tense part of your day, when a whole routine is too much.
| Attribute | Anti-Stress | Gummies | Capsules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetener | Monk fruit | Often sugar or corn syrup | N/A |
| What's inside | Glycine, L-theanine, magnesium, chamomile (flavor), zinc | Varies a lot by brand | Varies a lot by brand |
| Needs water | No | No | Yes |
| Format | A lollipop, pocketable | A chew | A pill |
The moment this is for
The commute. The five minutes before a meeting you are dreading. The Sunday night scroll. Small moments where a whole routine is too much, and a pocket stick is enough.
