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Cortisol Management Stack
Also known as: Cortisol stack, Stress reduction stack
B
Evidence
Stress and cortisol support: Ashwagandha, Phosphatidylserine, Holy Basil, Magnesium.
Primary uses
- Cortisol reduction
- Stress management
- HPA axis balance
How it works
- Multi-mechanism cortisol support
- Adaptogenic balance
- Nervous system support
- HPA axis modulation
Dosage
- Typical range
- Ashwagandha 300-600mg (PM) + Phosphatidylserine 100-300mg (PM/pre-workout) + Holy Basil 300-600mg + Magnesium glycinate 200-400mg (PM)
- Timing
- Ashwagandha and PS evening, Holy Basil flexible
- With food
- Mixed
- Duration
- Ongoing stress support
- Special populations
- High cortisol, chronic stress, poor stress recovery
Forms
- Separate supplements
Safety
Common side effects
- See individual components
Contraindications
- See individual components
Evidence notes
Evidence-based cortisol and stress support
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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