Best Ways to Lower 'Cortisol'

[Gromit137]

What are the top supplements for lowering it?

What benefits does low cortisol give?

Thanks

[CausticSymmetry]

Gromit137 - Phosphatidylserine, Relora, and Ashwagandha are all effective, probably in that order (first being best).

[tommmash]

CS - maybe that´s stupid question but do you think that two pills of ashwagandha a day provide double reducing effect on cortisol?
Do you think that increased ashwagandha intake could be beneficial or is it just wasting money?

[CausticSymmetry]

tommmash - Based on a study, I believe the maximum benefit is achieved with 250 mg, twice per day. If I am wrong, it's not too far from that figure.

[helpmyhair1]

What are the benefits of lowering Cortisol?

What happens if you have high Cortisol? And finally, how do you know if your Cortisol levels are high?

Thanks

[valderama]

or you could have a nice cup of tea...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/5405686.stm

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l-theanine can be used. it is found in tea.

[tommmash]

or you could have a nice cup of tea...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/5405686.stm

Sounds good!

[danmrtini]

Ashwaghanda and Holy Basil do this pretty well. Do a Google search on Cortisol lowering herbs.

[lund]

Based on what I have read so far - PS & Holy Basil would be the top 2.

But again, why are you interested in lowering the cortisol to begin with? How do you know you have high cortisol?

[j87x]

How much Phostphatidylserine would you need to take daily? Would 100mg be better than relora/ashwaga? I read nid took 600mg/daily, that could get pretty expensive.

[lund]

Again , how do you know you have too much cortisol?

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lund, how do i get the cortisol test done?

[lund]

Man - the 4X saliva test would be the way to go.

Canary club has it for $159 or so here:

http://www.canaryclub.org/advanced-adrenal-a-reproductive-zrt.html

There may be other options too. Search for ASI (adrenal stress index test)