Cognitive Relax Strip vs Traditional Relaxation Supplements
The short answer: XYNE Cognitive Relax puts L-theanine, GABA and vitamin B6 on a strip that dissolves on your tongue in about 30 seconds. Nothing to swallow, no water, no sugar. Capsules, tablets and teas carry similar ingredients and you swallow them. We make no speed or performance claim for the strip. It is for people who can't or won't swallow pills. This page compares supplement formats only, not medication.
What Cognitive Relax is
- L-theanine (from green tea): 50 mg
- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid): 25 mg
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride): 6 mg
Strawberry-peppermint flavor. Every active is on the label with its amount. No proprietary blend. No sugar, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. 30 strips in a flat tin.
It is a daytime formula with no caffeine. It is not a sleep product: there is no melatonin in it. It is not a treatment for anxiety or any other condition, and we don't position it as one.
How other calm-focus supplements compare
- L-theanine capsules: swallowed with water; amounts vary by brand.
- Magnesium tablets: often large, and some people find them hard to get down.
- Chamomile tea: needs hot water and a few quiet minutes.
- Herbal blends: sometimes sold as one blend total, so you can't see how much of each ingredient you get.
The difference between these and a strip is not what happens after you take them. It is whether taking it is easy enough that you keep doing it.
At a glance
| Factor | L-theanine capsule | Magnesium tablet | XYNE Cognitive Relax |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you do | Swallow with water | Swallow with water | Dissolves on your tongue in about 30 seconds |
| L-theanine | Yes; amount varies | Varies | 50 mg |
| GABA | Varies | Varies | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | Varies | Varies | 6 mg |
| Magnesium | Varies | Yes | None |
| Water needed | Yes | Yes | No |
When Cognitive Relax fits
- You can't or won't swallow capsules
- You don't like powders or shakes
- You want no sugar and no caffeine
- You want something for a desk, a car or a plane, with no water
- You want the exact amount of every active on the label
It isn't the right fit if you want a sleep product (that is the Sleep formula), if you want magnesium (there is none), or if you are managing a diagnosed condition, which is a conversation for your doctor.
Questions
Is it a sleep aid?
No. There is no melatonin in it and it isn't designed for sleep.
Will it make me drowsy?
It isn't formulated to. As with anything new, see how it affects you before you drive.
Does it contain magnesium or caffeine?
Neither.
Can I take it with medication?
Check with your doctor or pharmacist first, and also if you are pregnant or nursing.
Price, shipping and returns
- A tin of 30 strips is $30.00, about $1 a day.
- Subscribe & Save: your first order is $20.00, then $27.00/month. Skip or cancel anytime from your account.
- Free US shipping on every order.
- Unopened tins can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
See Cognitive Relax and its label
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.