Best Supplements To Reduce Cortisol

James Dixon, our nootropics and nutritionist, takes a look at the best supplements to reduce cortisol to help you lower those stress levels. Take a look at what he discovered…

Cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal glands, is elevated during times of stress. It works by diverting the body’s energy away from regulating bodily functions such as digestion and the immune system.

When experiencing long-term stress and anxiety, cortisol levels can rise and negatively impact both your physical and mental health. This can include eliciting a range of issues including anxiety, depression, headaches, memory problems, digestive issues, weakened immune system, weight gain, insomnia, and pre-diabetes.

There are plenty of things we can do to combat this, however.

Firstly, obviously, we can avoid stress. Though short-term stress is fine, long-term stress can be ruinous. If you can, set up your lifestyle to ensure that it doesn’t weigh too heavily on you.

Try not to work long hours, try to avoid stressful situations, seek medical attention if stress and/or anxiety persist. Speak to your healthcare provider if you think that you might need help in overcoming stress and anxiety.

Secondly, there are lifestyle factors that can help. Things like regular exercise, time spent outdoors, meditation, plenty of sleep, and high-quality social interactions will all help to alleviate stress. Prioritise these things as much as you are able to.

Finally, getting your diet right can work wonders. A food plan rich in adaptogens and light on caffeine and alcohol should help to keep stress and anxiety levels low whilst enabling your body to better deal with the stress that remains.

Supplementation can work wonders, too, of course. There is a whole range of supplements out there that can help to lower your stress levels, mitigate the effects of long-term stress, and hopefully keep you happy and healthy in the long term.

Let’s have a look at them.

What is cortisol?

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