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I'm taking Lumiday, a supplement to improve mood. It seems to help me but is it safe?

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Last updated May. 16, 2019 | Initially Posted Dec. 23, 2014

Answer:

Lumiday contains a combination of vitamins and herbal ingredients. There does not appear to be a safety study, nor an efficacy study, of this formula, so it is not possible to say if Lumiday is safe or if it improves mood. It does contain a number of ingredients which have been used to treat depression and/or anxiety, although not necessarily at the dosage provided in Lumiday. These ingredients can also cause side-effects and/or drug interactions.

For ConsumerLab.com's review of each of the ingredients at their listed dose in Lumiday, and ConsumerLab.com's conclusions, see the full answer >>

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