INDICATIONS
Neuro-Level may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals wishing to nutritionally support serotonin and dopamine production for a sense of well being and mood stability.*

INGREDIENTS / FORMULA
Serving Size: 4 Capsules Servings Per Container: 30

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 200 mg
Calcium 20 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 40 mg
Folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 0.60 mg
Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate 50 mcg
L-Tyrosine 1600 mg
N-Acetle L-Cysteine 200 mg
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 160 mg
L-Methionine 100 mg


Other Ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsules, Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide and Magnesium Stearate.

DOSAGE
Adults take 2 to 8 capsules per day in divided doses or as directed by health care professional.

WARNING
People with strong sulfur allergies should not use this product as L-Cysteine and L-Methionine are sulfur forming amino acids. Anyone taking antidepressant or mood stabilizing drugs should consult with their health care provider before using this product.

*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.

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