Every ingredient. Explained.
No hiding. No fine print. Here's exactly what's in every VELA strip — the actives and the inactives — and why each one is there.
VELA Energy Strips
Caffeine — 50mg Active+
What it is: The same stimulant found in coffee and tea. The most widely consumed psychoactive compound in the world.
Why it's here: Provides quick, reliable energy and mental alertness. 50mg is roughly half a cup of coffee — enough to feel the lift without the jitters.
Safety: FDA considers up to 400mg/day safe for most adults. 50mg per strip is well within that range.
L-Theanine — 30mg Active+
What it is: An amino acid naturally found in green tea leaves. It's what makes tea feel calming even though it contains caffeine.
Why it's here: L-Theanine paired with caffeine promotes calm focus — the alertness without the anxious edge. It smooths out the caffeine curve so you don't crash.
Safety: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Extensively studied with no significant adverse effects at supplemental doses.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) — 1000mcg Active+
What it is: An essential B vitamin your body needs for nerve function, red blood cell production, and energy metabolism. Methylcobalamin is the naturally occurring, bioavailable form.
Why it's here: Supports sustained energy production at the cellular level. Many women are B12 deficient without knowing it.
Safety: Water-soluble — your body excretes what it doesn't need. No known toxicity even at high doses.
Pullulan, Cellulose, Mannitol Inactive+
Pullulan: Natural plant-derived film-forming polysaccharide. Forms the dissolvable strip base. GRAS-listed, vegan, allergen-free.
Cellulose: Plant fiber. Provides structural support to the strip and helps distribute active ingredients evenly.
Mannitol: Naturally occurring sugar alcohol from fruits. Sweetener and structural agent. Low glycemic, tooth-friendly.
Cranberry Flavor, Lecithin, Malic Acid, Pectin, Erythritol, Steviol Glycosides Inactive+
Cranberry Flavor: Natural flavoring derived from cranberry.
Lecithin: Natural emulsifier. Helps active ingredients blend evenly into the strip.
Malic Acid: Naturally occurring organic acid found in apples.
Pectin: Natural thickening agent extracted from fruit.
Erythritol: Natural zero-calorie sugar alcohol.
Steviol Glycosides: Natural sweetener from stevia leaf. FDA-approved.
VELA Calm Strips
L-Theanine (from Green Tea) — 50mg Active+
What it is: An amino acid naturally found in green tea. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and promotes alpha brain wave activity — the neural pattern associated with calm, focused attention.
Why it's here: Quiets the mental noise without making you sleepy. Published research shows it reduces stress without causing drowsiness.†
Safety: GRAS-listed. Extensively studied with no significant adverse effects at supplemental doses.
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) — 25mg Active+
What it is: Your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter — the chemical signal that tells your nervous system to slow down.
Why it's here: Supports your body's natural calm response. A published study found GABA + L-Theanine combined significantly outperformed either alone (p < 0.01). The strip format delivers GABA through your mouth, bypassing the gut where most oral GABA is lost.†
Safety: Naturally produced by your body. Supplemental GABA is generally well-tolerated.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) — 6mg (353% DV) Active+
What it is: An essential vitamin and a required cofactor for glutamic acid decarboxylase — the enzyme that converts glutamate into GABA in your brain.
Why it's here: Helps your body make its own GABA naturally. Without adequate B6, your brain can't produce GABA efficiently. The missing piece most calm formulas skip.
Safety: Water-soluble. 6mg is well within the tolerable upper limit of 100mg/day.
Pullulan, Mannitol, Cellulose, Strawberry Flavor, Peppermint Flavor Inactive+
Pullulan: Natural plant-derived film-forming polysaccharide.
Mannitol: Natural sugar alcohol.
Cellulose: Natural plant fiber.
Strawberry & Peppermint Flavor: Natural flavorings that complement each other.
Lecithin, Malic Acid, Monk Fruit, Pectin, Erythritol, Steviol Glycosides Inactive+
Lecithin: Natural emulsifier.
Malic Acid: Natural organic acid from fruits.
Monk Fruit Extract: Natural sweetener up to 200x sweeter than sugar with zero calories.
Pectin: Natural thickening agent from fruit.
Erythritol: Zero-calorie sugar alcohol.
Steviol Glycosides: Natural stevia extract.
VELA Sleep Strips
Melatonin — 1mg Active+
What it is: A hormone your body naturally produces when it gets dark. It signals to your brain that it's time to sleep.
Why it's here: Supports your body's natural sleep-wake cycle. 1mg is a precise, research-backed dose — many supplements overdose at 5–10mg, which can cause grogginess and disrupt your natural production.
Safety: Generally recognized as safe. 1mg is a conservative dose that works with your body rather than overwhelming it.
Valerian Root Extract — 50mg Active+
What it is: An herbal extract from the root of the valerian plant, used for centuries as a natural sleep and relaxation aid.
Why it's here: Promotes relaxation and helps ease the transition to sleep. Works alongside melatonin to support both falling asleep and staying asleep.
Safety: Long history of safe use. Generally well-tolerated.
Lavender Extract — 20mg Active+
What it is: An extract from lavender flowers, known for its calming aroma and relaxation properties.
Why it's here: Supports calmness and may help reduce restlessness before bed.
Safety: Long history of use in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.
Chamomile Extract — 10mg Active+
What it is: An herbal extract from chamomile flowers — the same plant used in chamomile tea for thousands of years.
Why it's here: Gentle relaxation support. Used as a calming agent across cultures for centuries.
Safety: GRAS-listed. Avoid if you have a known allergy to plants in the daisy family.
Hibiscus Extract — 10mg Active+
What it is: An extract from hibiscus flowers, commonly consumed as herbal tea worldwide.
Why it's here: Rich in antioxidants and adds to the calming botanical blend.
Safety: Generally recognized as safe. Widely consumed as tea globally.
Pullulan, Cellulose, Raspberry Flavor, Xylitol Inactive+
Pullulan: Natural plant-derived film-forming polysaccharide.
Cellulose: Natural plant fiber.
Raspberry Flavor: Natural raspberry flavoring.
Xylitol: Sugar alcohol naturally found in birch bark and many fruits. Note: xylitol is toxic to dogs — keep strips away from pets.
Lecithin, Malic Acid, Erythritol, Sorbitol Syrup, MCTs, Steviol Glycosides Inactive+
Lecithin: Natural emulsifier.
Malic Acid: Natural organic acid from fruits.
Erythritol: Zero-calorie sweetness.
Sorbitol Syrup: Sugar alcohol in liquid form. Acts as a humectant — keeps the strip flexible.
MCTs: Coconut-derived fat. Stabilizes active ingredients and supports absorption.
Steviol Glycosides: Natural stevia extract.
That's the whole list.
Every ingredient in every VELA strip, explained. No fine print. No surprises. Have questions? Reach out.
†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.