7 Supplements That Lower Cortisol

Who couldn’t use less stress in their life? Well, a great place to start is with cortisol—the stress hormone that simmers in the background and, over time, hinders your overall health. Our episode on quick ways to lower cortisol almost instantly has been our most downloaded episode ever since 2022. So this week we’re bringing you 7 supplements to help you lower cortisol. Because sometimes taking a pill is just easier. As always with our podcast, each one is science-backed.    Fullscript Link to Recommended Supplements  Get links to our recommendations plus 20% your entire supplement order through Happy Eating dispensary at Fullscript. If you click on links we provide through Fullscript, we may receive compensation. https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/happyeating    LISTEN: 7 Things That Low Cortisol (Almost) Instantly   LISTEN: Ashwagandha: The Supplement You Need in 2022   References Mentioned:  A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract Effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors and exercise performance in healthy participants: a randomized placebo-controlled preliminary study Omega-3 Supplementation and Stress Reactivity of Cellular Aging Biomarkers: An Ancillary Substudy of a Randomized, Controlled Trial in Midlife Adults   Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  [email protected] Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions