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Dietary supplement

Neuro-Balance Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Montiff

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Neuro-Balance is a dietary supplement by Montiff with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mental focus and alertness, coping with stress, fatigue and sleep loss.Based on those ingredients, 226 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B6, L-Tyrosine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Neuro-Balance by Montiff

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Neuro-Balance contains 3 active ingredients. L-Tyrosine is an amino acid your body uses to make neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) and thyroid hormone.

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is a modified form of tyrosine. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a B vitamin that plays a role in brain function and nerve health.

The product also contains inactive ingredients—gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica dioxide—that form the capsule and help with absorption.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Sideroblastic anemia — rated "Effective" (Vitamin B6) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Vitamin B6 deficiency — rated "Effective" (Vitamin B6) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy — rated "Effective" (Vitamin B6) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Phenylketonuria (PKU) — rated "Effective" (Tyrosine) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hyperhomocysteinemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Vitamin B6) (Natural Medicines).

L-Tyrosine is effective for phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare metabolic disorder. It's possibly effective for cognitive function and memory, but the evidence for athletic performance is insufficient to support those claims.

For alcohol use disorder and dementia, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works. Vitamin B6 is effective for sideroblastic anemia, B6 deficiency, and a rare seizure disorder called pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy.

It's likely effective for high homocysteine levels (a heart-risk marker) and possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tyrosine Vitamin B6

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-Tyrosine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but talk with your doctor before taking it regularly. Safety data in pregnancy and while breastfeeding isn't solid enough—there isn't enough information to know either way, so discuss it with your healthcare provider.

Side effects at normal doses are usually mild: fatigue, headache, heartburn, and nausea. Larger doses can worsen these, and combining it with certain other supplements may cause drowsiness or agitation.

Vitamin B6 is safe at normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses, but high doses over time can damage nerves (a condition called sensory neuropathy). It's generally considered fine at recommended levels during pregnancy, though only under a doctor's guidance for morning sickness.

Common side effects include headache, nausea, and abdominal pain. At very high daily doses (over 1,000 mg) or with long-term use, nerve damage becomes a real risk.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tyrosine Vitamin B6

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Vitamin B6, Tyrosine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 226 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Neuro-Balance, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take levodopa (Parkinson's medication), blood pressure drugs, seizure medications like phenobarbital or phenytoin, or amiodarone (a heart rhythm drug). All of these have documented interactions with ingredients in this product.

Space levodopa doses at least 2 hours apart from this supplement if your doctor clears it.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Neuro-Balance may help with memory and cognitive function, but it's not proven for athletic performance. If you take levodopa, phenobarbital, phenytoin, amiodarone, or blood pressure medications, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—this product can affect how those drugs work.

Talk with your healthcare provider about whether it's right for you and your medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Neuro-Balance, straight from the product label.

Brand Montiff
Barcode (UPC) 683268100707
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 236948
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Neuro-Balance by Montiff, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
683268100707
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Tyrosine500 mg--
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine100 mg--
Vitamin B620 mg1000%

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules 30 minutes before breakfast and lunch or as recommended by a health care professional. To be used as a Dietary supplement in a normal food program.

Formula

The unique balance of ingredients found in Neuro-Balance is not found in any other supplement product.

Formulation

Contains no Starch, Corn, Milk, Wheat, Yeast, Sugar, Eggs, Salt, Artificial Colors, Binders, Flavors, Preservatives, fish derivatives or animal products.

A GMP product.

(Erase the Blues)

620 milligrams

Highest Quality Available

Storage

Do not refrigerate.

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly closed.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright Montiff, Inc. All rights reserved

General Statements

A Don Tyson company

NDC: 65883-070-12

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Neuro-Balance by Montiff label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Neuro-Balance by Montiff

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

L-Tyrosine

Interacts with
21 drugs
500 mg per serving

L-tyrosine is an amino acid your body uses to make brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine. Some studies suggest it may help mental performan...

L-Tyrosine monograph & interactions

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine

100 mg per serving

Vitamin B6

Interacts with
210 drugs
20 mg per serving Form: Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...

Vitamin B6 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Neuro-Balance by Montiff Drug Interactions

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226Drugs
226 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Neuro-Balance with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin B65 drug types · 210 drugs

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Phenobarbital (Luminal)

High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Levodopa

Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D

L-Tyrosine2 drug types · 21 drugs

Levodopa

Theoretically, tyrosine might decrease the effectiveness of levodopa.
Tyrosine and levodopa compete for absorption in the proximal duodenum by the large neutral amino acid (LNAA) transport system. Advise patients to separate doses of tyrosine and levodopa by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, tyrosine might have additive effects with thyroid hormone medications.
Tyrosine is a precursor to thyroxine and might increase levels of thyroid hormones.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Neuro-Balance, from the product label.

Montiff

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Name
Montiff, Inc.
City
LA County
State
CA
ZipCode
90404
Phone Number
(310) 582-8938
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Neuro-Balance by Montiff: Common Questions

Does Neuro-Balance by Montiff interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Neuro-Balance has a known interaction with 226 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Neuro-Balance contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is L-Tyrosine supposed to do?
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid your body uses to make neurotransmitters and thyroid hormone. It's proven to help with PKU, and there's some evidence it may support memory and thinking, though the research isn't solid yet.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data for L-Tyrosine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding to say either way—talk it over with your doctor. Vitamin B6 is likely safe in pregnancy at recommended doses, especially for morning sickness under medical supervision, and likely safe while breastfeeding.
What side effects might I get?
At normal doses, most people experience mild effects like fatigue, headache, heartburn, or nausea. Higher doses or combinations with other supplements can cause more bothersome effects like drowsiness or agitation. Vitamin B6 at very high doses over time can damage nerves, so stick to recommended levels.
Is this safe to take long-term?
L-Tyrosine is generally well tolerated, but check with your doctor before regular long-term use since full safety data isn't complete. Vitamin B6 is fine at normal and recommended doses, but high doses over time carry a real risk of nerve damage.
Does this really help with memory?
L-Tyrosine is possibly effective for memory and cognitive function, but the evidence isn't strong yet. If memory support is your main reason, talk with your doctor about whether this is the best option for you.
What is Vitamin B6 doing in here?
Vitamin B6 supports brain function and nerve health. It's also one of the ingredients that can interact with certain medications, so it's important to check with your pharmacist if you're on any prescriptions.

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The 36 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Tyrosine 4 references
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See these in context on the Tyrosine monograph →

Vitamin B6 32 references
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See these in context on the Vitamin B6 monograph →

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