MENTALIFY, better attention and higher cognitive performance.
MENTALIFY® is a lemon verbena extract, Aloysia citriodora Paláu, which regulates children and adolescent activity levels. Its specific, patented composition inhibits certain key neurotransmitters reuptake (serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline), thereby increasing their availability at the neuronal and cerebral levels.
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Positive impact:
Parents’daily lives
and social
interactions
Enhances attention and cognitive performance
Reduces hyperactivity and impulsive behavior
Supports
emotional &
mood
balance
Proven
effectiveness:
clinical
study
EFSA
pending claim :
ID 3664
What is MENTALIFY®?
MENTALIFY® is a lemon verbena extract, Aloysia citriodora Paláu L. a plant native to South America and Africa. It has been developed to address the growing global demand for natural solutions targeting behavioral challenges such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity*. MENTALIFY® helps regulate children and adolescents activity levels, contributing to improved cognitive performance and attention.
* Source: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org)
Traditional use
Traditional use described in EMA monograph for mental stress (use of the plant as an infusion), in adolescents and adults.
Traditional use described in the Cahier de l’agence du Médicament to reduce nervousness in adults and children.
EFSA pending claim
(ID 3664)
Used to decrease irritability.
Used to decrease tenseness.
Clinical study *
Study design
Effect of MENTALIFY® on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cognitive function and mood in children and adolescents.
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group evaluation
- 120 girls and boys aged 8 to 17
- Duration: 56 days
Evaluation
Table of recommended dosages
In mg based on 15mg/kg body weight by age
| Age (years) | 8 – 11 | 12 – 14 | 15 – 17 |
| Average weight | 25.5 – 37kg | 40.7–51.2kg | 51.9–64.7kg |
| Daily dose | 300 – 500mg | 600 – 800mg | 900 – 1000mg |
Behavioral analysis methods: Conners
Parents: defiance and aggression subscale
Parents reported a significant reduction in their children’s aggressive behavior when using MENTALIFY®.
Children: hyperactivity and impulsivity
Children in the MENTALIFY® group reported a decrease in their impulsive behavior.
Selective attention and cognitive flexibility: accuracy in Stroop test
Interpretation :
◦ Improved ability to regulate impulsive behavior.
◦ Reduced “energetic”, leading to enhanced concentration.
Detailed description
Lemon verbena is native to South America and was introduced to Europe in the 18th century. Today, it is cultivated worldwide. It is used in cooking, either as a herbal tea or a seasoning, and is highly valued for its fresh lemony aroma. The aerial parts of this plant are traditionally used in various herbal practices, particularly to support digestion, intestinal comfort, sleep and relaxation. As such, this species holds strong potential as a bioactive ingredient.
