The science is real.
So are the results.
Every ingredient in Daily Peace Gummies was chosen for one reason: clinical evidence showing it works — in women, at doses that actually move the needle, for the exact symptoms you came here to solve.
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Not one ingredient.
A complete system.
Most supplements give you one thing and call it done. We formulated Daily Peace around the understanding that chronic stress in women operates across multiple biological pathways at once — the HPA axis, the GABA system, cortisol output, hormonal rhythm. No single compound handles all of that.
Daily Peace layers five research-backed ingredients that address each pathway simultaneously. The result is compound. Each ingredient makes the others work better.
KSM-66® Ashwagandha
Root Extract
600 mg — Clinical Daily Dose
The only ashwagandha extract with women-specific clinical trial data at our exact dose.
♀ Women-specific clinical data available
What it does: KSM-66® is the world's most clinically studied, highest-concentration root-only ashwagandha extract — backed by over 22 gold-standard, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trials. It works as an adaptogen, helping your body regulate how much cortisol (your primary stress hormone) it produces in response to stress.
When your stress response is chronically overactivated — as it is for most women navigating careers, caregiving, and hormonal shifts — KSM-66® works directly on the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, the system that controls cortisol production, helping it return to a healthy baseline.
- Reduces serum cortisol — measured in the bloodstream, not self-reported
- Improves perimenopause symptoms including hot flashes and mood disruption
- Supports estradiol levels in perimenopausal women
- Improves sleep onset, total sleep time, and sleep efficiency
- Demonstrated safe at 600 mg/day for up to 12 months in clinical observation
Significant reduction in perimenopause symptoms, including hot flashes — plus measurable improvements in estrogen levels — in 100 women over 8 weeks.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study administered KSM-66® at 600 mg/day to 100 perimenopausal women for 8 weeks. Researchers observed a significant reduction in the Menopause Rating Scale, reduced hot flash frequency (p<0.001), increased estradiol, and reduced FSH and LH levels vs. placebo.
Gopal, S., et al. (2021). Effect of an Ashwagandha Root Extract on Climacteric Symptoms in Women During Perimenopause. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 47(12), 4414–4425.
27.9% reduction in serum cortisol — measured in the bloodstream — in adults with chronic stress over 60 days.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 64 adults with chronic stress. KSM-66® produced a 27.9% drop in serum cortisol, alongside significant improvements on all three standardized stress scales: PSS, DASS, and GHQ-28.
Chandrasekhar, K., et al. (2012). A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of Ashwagandha Root. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3), 255–262.
Significantly improved sleep onset latency, total sleep time, and sleep efficiency — measured by actigraphy, not just self-report — at 600 mg/day over 8 weeks.
Langade, D., et al. (2020). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety. Medicine (Baltimore), 99(37).
GABA
(Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
200 mg — Brain's Calming Signal
Your brain has a natural off-switch. GABA is it.
♀ Studied directly in women at our exact dose
What it does: GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in your central nervous system — the chemical signal your brain sends when it wants to stop firing. When stress keeps your nervous system overactivated, GABA is what brings it back down. Chronic stress, hormone fluctuations, and poor sleep have all been linked to low GABA levels.
GABA works by binding to GABA-A and GABA-B receptors on nerve cells, reducing their ability to fire — essentially quieting an overactive nervous system. This is the same mechanism targeted by benzodiazepines, but GABA does it naturally, without the dependency risk.
- Reduces stress-driven anxiety and nervous system overactivation
- Improves sleep quality and reduces time to fall asleep
- Reduces depression scores on clinical scales (DASS-21)
- Increases heart rate variability — a measurable marker of parasympathetic (calm) activity
- FDA classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
200 mg GABA daily in women improved sleep efficiency, reduced negative affect, lowered depression scores, and increased heart rate variability over 90 days.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 30 sedentary women. The GABA group received 200 mg once daily for 90 days. Results at 45 and 90 days showed enhanced sleep efficiency (PSQI), improved emotional response, reduced DASS-21 depression scores, and increased HRV due to heightened parasympathetic nervous system dominance.
Published in PubMed (2024). GABA Supplementation, Increased HRV, Emotional Response, Sleep Efficiency and Reduced Depression in Sedentary Overweight Women. PMID: 38321713.
Oral GABA increased alpha brain waves — the electrical signature of calm — within one hour of supplementation.
Clinical EEG research demonstrated that orally administered GABA produced a significant increase in alpha wave activity within one hour — the same brainwave pattern associated with relaxed alertness and reduced anxiety. This provides measurable biological evidence for GABA's calming effect beyond self-reported feelings.
Abdou, A.M., et al. (2006). Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of GABA administration in humans. BioFactors, 26(3), 201–208.
L-Theanine
200 mg — Alpha State ActivatorCalm without fog. Measurable cortisol reduction within 60 minutes of a single dose.
♀ 70% of study participants were women
What it does: L-Theanine is an amino acid found naturally in green tea, responsible for the calm alertness tea drinkers have described for centuries. It promotes alpha brain wave activity in the frontal regions of the brain — the state associated with relaxed focus — without causing drowsiness.
L-Theanine modulates glutamate receptors (the brain's primary excitatory signal) and enhances GABA, serotonin, and dopamine activity simultaneously. Peak effects begin within 30–60 minutes.
- Reduces salivary cortisol — a direct, measurable stress biomarker — within 1 hour of a single 200 mg dose
- Increases frontal alpha brain wave power — measurable relaxation without sedation
- Improves sleep latency, sleep disturbance, and sleep medication use over 4 weeks
- Reduces anxiety trait scores in a study where 70% of participants were women
- Effective in stress testing in female athletes — reduces cortisol and cognitive anxiety
A single 200 mg dose produced significantly greater decreases in salivary cortisol and increased frontal alpha brain wave power vs. placebo within 3 hours.
A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study administered 200 mg before a mental stress task. EEG confirmed significant increases in frontal and whole-scalp alpha power. Salivary cortisol was significantly lower at 1 hour post-dose vs. placebo (p<0.001).
Evans, M., et al. (2021). A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study on AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress. Nutrients, 13(6), 2099.
Four weeks of 200 mg/day significantly reduced depression, trait anxiety, and sleep disturbance scores — in a study where 70% of participants were women.
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of 30 adults (9 men, 21 women) showed 200 mg/day reduced Self-Rating Depression Scale (p=0.019), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores (p=0.006), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores (p=0.013) vs. placebo.
Hidese, S., et al. (2019). Effects of L-Theanine on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults. Nutrients, 11(10), 2362.
Lemon Balm Extract
Melissa officinalis, 10:1
50 mg 10:1 Extract — Equivalent to 500 mg Dry Herb
Ancient calming herb. Clinical trials including studies in menopausal women.
♀ Studied in menopausal women for sleep quality
What it does: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) inhibits GABA-transaminase — the enzyme that breaks down GABA in the brain. By protecting your existing GABA supply, lemon balm helps maintain the calming signals already in your system. Our 10:1 extract means each 50 mg in your gummy is equivalent to 500 mg of dry herb.
- Reduces anxiety manifestations by up to 18% in 15 days, per published open-label trial
- Reduces insomnia scores by up to 42% — same trial
- A 2021 meta-analysis confirmed significant reduction in anxiety and depression vs. placebo (SMD: -0.98)
- Studied in menopausal women specifically for sleep quality improvement
Lemon balm significantly improved anxiety and depression scores across clinical trials — standardized mean difference of -0.98 vs. placebo.
A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis searched 12 databases and analyzed all randomized clinical trials on lemon balm through October 2020. Researchers concluded lemon balm produces statistically significant reduction in anxiety and depression vs. placebo (SMD: -0.98; 95% CI: −1.63 to −0.33; p<0.05).
Ghazizadeh, J., et al. (2021). The effects of lemon balm on depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Phytotherapy Research, 35(12), 6690–6705.
Melissa officinalis L. improved quality of life and sleep disturbance in postmenopausal women in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Shirazi, M., et al. (2021). The Effectiveness of Melissa Officinalis L. versus Citalopram on Quality of Life of Menopausal Women with Sleep Disorder. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 43(2), 126–130.
Anxiety reduced by 18% and insomnia reduced by 42% after 15 days in adults with mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders.
Cases, J., et al. (2011). Pilot trial of Melissa officinalis L. leaf extract in volunteers suffering from mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances. Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 4(3), 211–218.
Chamomile Flower Extract
Matricaria chamomilla, 10:1
50 mg 10:1 Extract — Equivalent to 500 mg Dry Flower
Used for centuries. Backed by multiple randomized controlled trials for anxiety and sleep.
♀ Studied in postnatal women for sleep & depression
What it does: Chamomile's primary active compound is apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to GABA-A receptors in the brain — the same receptors targeted by anti-anxiety medications, but without the sedation or dependency risk. This binding promotes calm neurological activity and facilitates sleep onset. Chamomile has been included in the pharmacopoeia of 26 countries.
- Significantly reduced Generalized Anxiety Disorder scores vs. placebo in a University of Pennsylvania RCT
- A 2019 meta-analysis of 12 RCTs confirmed significant sleep quality improvement (SMD: -0.73; p<0.005)
- Reduced sleep disturbance and depression in postnatal women — a randomized controlled trial
- 9 out of 10 clinical trials on oral chamomile found significant anxiety reduction
- Well tolerated — adverse event rates comparable to placebo in multiple trials
Chamomile produced significantly greater anxiety score reduction vs. placebo — and a 26-week follow-up RCT showed continued therapy significantly reduced anxiety relapse rates.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at the University of Pennsylvania in 57 GAD patients showed significantly greater reduction in Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale scores for chamomile vs. placebo (p=0.047). A 26-week follow-up RCT of 179 participants confirmed long-term efficacy.
Amsterdam, J.D., et al. (2009). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral chamomile extract therapy for GAD. J Clin Psychopharmacology, 29(4), 378–382. | Mao, J.J., et al. (2016). Long-term Chamomile treatment for GAD. Phytomedicine, 23, 1735–1742.
A meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials confirmed chamomile produces significant improvement in sleep quality (SMD: -0.73; p<0.005).
Truong Hong Hieu, et al. (2019). Therapeutic efficacy and safety of chamomile for state anxiety, GAD, insomnia, and sleep quality. Phytotherapy Research, 33(6), 1604–1615.
Chamomile tea significantly improved sleep quality and reduced depression in sleep-disturbed postnatal women — a randomized controlled trial.
Chang, S.M., & Chen, C.H. (2016). Effects of chamomile tea on sleep quality and depression in sleep disturbed postnatal women. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72(2), 306–315.
Five ingredients.
Three stress pathways. One gummy.
The reason Daily Peace works where single-ingredient supplements fall short is that chronic stress in women affects your entire neurological system — not just one receptor or one hormone. Here is how our stack covers every angle.
KSM-66® Ashwagandha directly modulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis — the system that decides how much cortisol your body produces. It reduces output at the source.
GABA binds directly to GABA-A and GABA-B receptors to quiet nerve cell firing. L-Theanine amplifies GABA activity. Lemon Balm protects the GABA that is already there by blocking the enzyme that breaks it down.
L-Theanine promotes alpha brain wave production and measurably reduces salivary cortisol within 60 minutes. Chamomile's apigenin binds GABA-A receptors to support the calm state and sleep onset.
"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." That is not marketing. It is the pharmacological reality of stacked adaptogens and GABAergic compounds working across overlapping pathways.
Every dose. Every reason.
We do not hide behind proprietary blends. Here is exactly what is in each Daily Peace Gummy, why each dose was chosen, and how it maps to published clinical research.
| Ingredient | Our Dose | Why This Dose |
|---|---|---|
| KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract | 600 mg | Matches the exact dose from the Gopal et al. (2021) perimenopausal women's study and the 1,000-participant cortisol reduction trial. 600 mg is consistently more efficacious than 250 mg in head-to-head dose studies. Matches trial dose |
| GABA | 200 mg | Matches the exact dose from the women-specific 90-day placebo-controlled trial (PMID: 38321713) demonstrating improvements in sleep efficiency, depression scores, and HRV in women. Matches trial dose |
| L-Theanine | 200 mg | The primary dose in both the single-dose cortisol trial (Evans et al., 2021) and the 4-week anxiety and sleep study where 70% of participants were women (Hidese et al., 2019). Matches trial dose |
| Lemon Balm Extract (10:1) | 50 mg = 500 mg dry herb |
Our 10:1 extraction concentrates active compounds (rosmarinic acid, flavonoids) while staying within gummy formulation limits. The herb-equivalent dose aligns with published study ranges. |
| Chamomile Flower Extract (10:1) | 50 mg = 500 mg dry flower |
Our 10:1 extract provides the apigenin content needed to engage GABA-A receptors within gummy format constraints. Acts as synergistic calming and sleep-onset support. |
Real questions. Real answers.
These are the questions we would want answered before buying a supplement. We are answering them fully — not with PR language, but with the actual science.
Does ashwagandha actually lower cortisol — or is that just marketing?
It actually lowers cortisol — specifically, serum cortisol measured in your bloodstream via lab test, not a questionnaire. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 64 adults with chronic stress, KSM-66® produced a 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol over 60 days (p=0.0006). Measured in a clinical lab. Chandrasekhar et al. (2012). Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine.
Has this been tested in women specifically — not just "adults"?
Yes — and this was deliberate. KSM-66® at 600 mg/day was studied in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 100 perimenopausal women specifically. GABA at 200 mg/day was studied in a women-only 90-day trial. The L-Theanine study included 70% women. Chamomile has been studied in postnatal women for sleep and depression. We did not formulate this around male or mixed-gender data. Gopal et al. (2021). JOGR. | PMID: 38321713. | Hidese et al. (2019). Nutrients. | Chang & Chen (2016). J Adv Nurs.
Are the doses actually strong enough to do something?
Every dose in Daily Peace matches the exact dose used in the published clinical trials cited on this page. 600 mg KSM-66® is the clinical dose. 200 mg GABA is the exact dose from the women's trial. 200 mg L-Theanine matches both the cortisol trial and the 4-week sleep trial. If you tried ashwagandha before and felt nothing — the ingredient was not wrong. The dose was. Most gummies on the market contain 60–125 mg. That is enough to put it on the label. Not enough to feel anything.
Can supplements even cross the blood-brain barrier to have a real effect?
This is the most common skepticism about GABA specifically. While GABA's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier directly is debated, the evidence that orally administered GABA produces measurable neurological effects is not. EEG studies confirm increased alpha brain wave activity within one hour of oral GABA. Researchers increasingly point to the gut-brain axis as an additional pathway. L-Theanine, ashwagandha withanolides, and chamomile's apigenin all have documented brain-active mechanisms in human trials. Liwinski et al. (2023). Biomedicines, 11, 3128.
How long does it take to feel a difference?
L-Theanine begins working within 30–60 minutes — cortisol reductions measurable within one hour, alpha wave increases within three. GABA's calming effects on brainwave activity also appear within an hour. For the deeper systemic benefits — cortisol regulation, sleep quality normalization, hormonal support — clinical trials used 6 to 8 weeks of consistent daily use. Your 28-day supply is the minimum meaningful trial period.
Is it safe to take every day, long-term?
KSM-66® has been studied in a 12-month observational safety study showing no adverse effects on liver, kidney, or thyroid function at 600 mg/day. All five ingredients in Daily Peace have mild adverse event profiles comparable to placebo groups across clinical trials. If you have a medical condition or take prescription medications, consult your healthcare provider. Long-term safety: Phytotherapy Research (2025).
You have read the science.
Now feel the difference.
Daily Peace Gummies. Five clinically studied ingredients. 28 days. One gummy per day. She was always you — you just needed the right support to find her again.
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