What Most Women Get Wrong About Cortisol Supplements, and What Actually Works Instead

If you’ve been feeling moody, struggling to lose stomach weight or feel tired all the time, you might have heard that the reason is cortisol. So you buy a supplement, hoping to get your levels back under control.

But a lot of these supplements won’t do much to balance your cortisol. Here's what they miss, and what actually helps.

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The Problem Isn't Cortisol Itself, It's Cortisol That Never Switches Off

Cortisol isn't bad. You need it to wake up, focus and handle pressure. It's meant to rise when you're stressed and drop when you're not. The trouble starts when stress never lets up, and your cortisol stays high all day.

High Cortisol Means Your Whole Body Is Stressed, So 1 Ingredient Won’t Fix It

When cortisol stays high it impacts your energy, sleep, mood, digestion and your weight. So, one herb in a capsule can't undo all of that. This is where most women get caught out, hoping their supplement will fix a body that's stressed from head to toe.

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Cleanses and Crash Diets Can Increase Your Cortisol, Not Lower It

When nothing works, it's tempting to go drastic with a cleanse, a crash diet or punishing workouts. But your body reads all of that as more stress. So instead of bringing your cortisol down, these extreme fixes can push it higher.

A Quick Fix Ignores the Nutrients That High Cortisol Can Drain

When cortisol runs high for weeks, your body can burn through nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins faster than usual. A quick-fix pill does nothing to replace them, so your body stays depleted and less able to cope with stress.

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This Daily Elixir Helps Your Whole Body Manage Stress Naturally

Instead of targeting one hormone, the Super Elixir gives your whole body the nutrients it needs cope with stress more easily, meaning balanced cortisol levels. It does all this while replenishing important vitamins and minerals that high cortisol depleted.

It Contains Siberian Ginseng, An Adaptogen That Calms Your Nervous System

Inside is Siberian ginseng, an adaptogen which helps your body adapt to stress. As your body learns to handle pressure better, your nervous system settles. And a calmer nervous system is slower to flood your body with cortisol.

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Its Stable Energy Helps Balance Your Cortisol Without Ever Leaving You Drowsy

Many cortisol pills make you feel very sleepy. The Super Elixir balances your cortisol but also helps to balance your energy throughout the day, thanks to its 40+ whole food ingredients, including ginseng and green tea.

It Comes In Different Flavours & Takes Just Seconds to Make

Just stir two teaspoons into water or a milk of your choice and drink! It comes in lots of tasty flavours, including pineapple and lime and mixed berry. Plus, it’s 100% vegan and each serving is only 32 calories.