Recess Mood Magnesium & Adaptogen Drink ($38, originally $41)
The beverage brand Recess introduced its mood-boosting line in 2022, branching out from its signature CBD-infused drinks. As one of our editors described in a review, the line features magnesium L-threonate (a form of magnesium linked to improved cognitive function and mental clarity in a 2022 study) combined with L-theanine and "adaptogens that are intended to increase the production of 'feel-good' neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine." After sipping on one, she noticed a sense of calm, and she's not alone; many Amazon reviewers echo the same experience. Read more in our Recess Mood Magnesium & Adaptogen Drink review.
Editor Quote: "I understand that drinks like these may seem frustrating or silly to people, especially when there are so many other products out there that can alter your mood in a much more drastic way — inhibiting your senses and altering your mindset. But speaking as someone whose body does not physically allow them to escape the realm of sobriety, Recess offers a brief but welcome relief. A calmness that, at the very least, offers some comfort and gives me a way to participate in the uniquely social behavior that often comes with drinking. At the very least, I would encourage you to give Recess a try, and know that on the off chance it doesn't make you feel better, it definitely won't make you feel worse!" — Chandler Plante, assistant editor, Health and Fitness
