When we feel stress the body responds as though we are being chased by a lion. It jumps into a ‘fight-or-flight’ state and releases a cocktail of hormones from the adrenal glands including cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones redirect blood flow to large muscle groups increase our breathing and heart rate and give us a boost of energy. This response is meant to help us survive when we’re threatened and it would be very helpful if we were actually face-to-face with a lion.

The problem is that the body can’t tell the difference between being chased by a lion and being stuck in traffic or facing a tight deadline so it responds in the same way. When we’re faced with stressful situations day in and day out the body thinks we’re being chased by a lion all the time.

The opposite of being in fight-or-flight (sympathetic nervous system state) is called ‘rest-and-digest’ (parasympathetic nervous system state). The body cannot exist in both states at the same time and it should only enter fight-or-flight on rare occasions. However most of us face a multitude of stressors each day and burning the candle at both ends takes a toll on our mental and physical health.

The most important way to reduce cortisol and minimize these fight-or-flight reactions is to reduce stress. Unfortunately that is not always possible so supplementation can help your body cope with stress more effectively. STRESS-FX is formulated to help us maintain our healthy rest-and-digest state. It helps us alleviate stress by lowering cortisol levels and it promotes relaxation through boosting our calming hormone GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid). STRESS-FX improves mental clarity, and memory while helping us to recover more quickly from the physical and mental stressors of daily life. 

Rhodiola Root Extract (Rhodiola rosea) 3% Rosavins 1% Salidroside

• Adaptogenic meaning it lowers cortisol to enhance our ability to cope with stress2.
• Boosts energy increases mental clarity and low mood23.

L-Theanine

• Reduces stress-related symptoms improves low mood and improves cognitive function by targeting glutamate receptors in the brain which stimulates the release of our feel-good hormones: GABA serotonin and dopamine4.
• Promotes relaxation and assists with falling asleep reduces sleep disturbance4.

KSM-66 Ashwaghanda Root (Withania somnifera) 12:1 Extract 5% withanolines

• Reduces cortisol levels thereby improving feelings of stress.
• Improves memory and cognitive function helping us to focus and think more clearly6.
• KM-66 is a high concentration extract of the most biologically active components of the Ashwaghanda herb providing a greater benefit to the body than other formulations.

GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid)

• An inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain meaning it promotes feelings of calm and relaxation by taking us out of fight-or-flight and putting us into a rest-and-digest state7.
• Improves quality of sleep by regulating our deep-sleep states 8.

Passionflower Herb Top (Passiflora incarnata) 10:1 Extract

• Promotes relaxation and significantly improves nervousness through boosting GABA levels in the brain9.

Schisandra Fruit (Schisandra chinensis) 10:1 Extract

• Adaptogenic meaning it supports our ability to cope with stress and promotes relaxation through acting on the serotonin pathway10.

Skullcap Herb Top (Scutellaria lateriflora) 4:1 Extract

• Reduces stress through stimulating GABA receptors in the brain to promote relaxation