Midlife Essentials

Two variables separate a formula that works from one that just reads well on a label: the form of each nutrient, and the amount.

Form decides whether your body can use it. Folate is included as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate rather than folic acid, so it arrives already active and skips the metabolic conversion step that some women process less efficiently. B12 is methylcobalamin, not cyanocobalamin. Vitamin K2 is MK-7, which remains in circulation longer than other forms. Calcium is a bioavailable citrate and magnesium a bioavailable glycinate.

Amount decides whether it delivers results. Many multivitamins list a clinically studied botanical at a fraction of the dose used in the research, a practice known as 'fairy dusting'. We include Affron® saffron at 28 mg, Alphawave® L-theanine at 200 mg, and PharmaGABA® gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at 100 mg - matching the exact amounts used in published research. Choline is also included at a meaningful dose, an amount standard multivitamins physically cannot accommodate.

The drink format is what makes that possible. A single sachet carries several grams of actives, so nothing has to be cut to fit inside a pill. It also means you are far more likely to take it—and consistency is the variable that matters most in feeling the benefits.

This formula isn't built for a generic audience. It is tailored specifically to what the female body depletes and requires during the perimenopausal years.

Key ingredients include:

• Affron® Saffron Extract (28mg): Clinically studied to support positive mood balance and restful sleep quality
  
• PharmaGABA® (100mg): Clinically researched to naturally calm the nervous system and manage occasional stress
  
• Alphawave® L-theanine (200mg): Clinically validated to promote calm focus and cognitive clarity, working alongside GABA
  
• Essential vitamin and mineral complex: Bioavailable, high-quality nutrients designed to replace a standalone multivitamin
  
• Probiotics (Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2®): Clinically studied strain that supports the digestive system and a healthy microbiome
  
• Balanced electrolytes: Supports optimal hydration when mixed with water and maintains healthy neuromuscular function

Serving Size: 1 Sachet (Cranberry Lemonade: 6.04gm / Passion Fruit + Blackcurrant: 6.07gm)

Servings Per Container: 30

• Calories 15
• Carbohydrate 2 g — <1%**
• Vitamin A (as 50% Retinyl Palmitate, 50% Beta Carotene) 350 mcg — 39%
• Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg — 67%
• Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 25 mcg (1,000 IU) — 125%
• Vitamin E (as d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 7.5 mg — 50%
• Niacin (as Niacinamide) (B3) 14 mg — 88%
• Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg — 294%
• Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium Salt) 200 mcg DFE — 50%
• Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 10 mcg — 417%
• Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) (B5) 10 mg — 200%
• Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) (VitaCholine®)† 110 mg — 20%
• Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) 120 mg — 9%
• Magnesium (as Magnesium Glycinate) 84 mg — 20%
• Sodium (as Sodium Bicarbonate) 200 mg — 9%
• Potassium (as Potassium Bicarbonate) 100 mg — 2%
• Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus L.) (stigma) (Affron®)† 28 mg — *
• L-Theanine (Alphawave®)† 200 mg — *
• Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) (PharmaGABA®)† 100 mg — *
• Vitamin K2 (as MK-7 [Menaquinone-7]) (menatto®)† 45 mcg — *
• Bacillus coagulans (2 Billion CFU) (Unique IS-2®)† 15 mg — *

Other Ingredients (Cranberry Lemonade): Citric Acid, Natural Cranberry Flavor, Natural Lemon and Lime Flavors, Carrot Concentrate (Color), Silicon Dioxide

Other Ingredients (Passion Fruit + Blackcurrant): Citric Acid, Natural Blackcurrant Flavor, Natural Passion Fruit Flavor, Silicon Dioxide

**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. *Daily Value not established.

Supplement Facts

Here's how Midlife Essentials typically works over time:

Week 1: You may feel more calm and less stressed immediately since the effects of L-theanine and GABA both work shortly after consumption and over time

Weeks 2-3: You may start to notice more energy support from the B-complex vitamins and electrolytes

Weeks 4-6: Mood stability and sleep quality improvement from Affron® saffron and magnesium glycinate 

Month 2: Gut health benefits and microbiome improvement from Bacillus coagulans Unique-IS2®; symptoms of perimenopause improve from Affron® saffron 

Month 3+: The full effects of essential nutrients like vitamin D3, choline and vitamin E, as well as other clinically studied ingredients will be felt and sustained with consistent use

Pour the contents of one sachet into a glass. Add 8-12 oz of water, stir, and drink.

Take one sachet daily, with or without food. Consistency matters more than timing: pick the moment you will actually repeat every day.

If restful sleep is what you most want support with, many women prefer their sachet in the afternoon. If calm focus through the day is the priority, morning works well. There is no caffeine and no added stimulant in the formula, so either window is fine.

One tin is a 30-day supply. If you miss a day, simply resume the next day.

When to use

Daily, at whatever time you will reliably repeat.

There is no caffeine and no added stimulant in the formula, so morning and evening both work. Two considerations if you want to optimize:

Morning - if calm focus through the workday is what you are after, the Alphawave®L-theanine and PharmaGABA® pairing suits the start of the day.

Later in the day or evening - if you're wanting to use this in place of your afternoon caffeine or as a delicious after dinner beverage, it can be used that way.

With or without food. Alongside a meal is fine, and can be gentler if minerals on an empty stomach bothers you.

Every day, including the good days. Both the nutrient base and the mood-balance research depend on consistent daily intake rather than as-needed use.

Through the whole transition. Perimenopause typically runs four to eight years. Midlife Essentials is built for continuous daily use across that window. When you reach postmenopause, Postmenopause Essentials takes over with a formula built for that stage.

Our Medical Advisory Board formulated Midlife Essentials to match published research at dosages proven to deliver results for women. This is uncommon in the supplement world–brands typically sprinkle many ingredients in too-small quantities.

Manufactured in US-based facilities at FDA registered sites, with cGMP certifications.We use third-party testing for independent verification of our quality. Ingredients included are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Our products are: 

• Non-GMO
• Gluten-free
• Vegetarian*
• No artificial flavors or colors
• No sugar added

*contains shellac, a natural resin sourced from the Lac beetle