STRESS-FX is formulated to lower cortisol levels and promote a state of calmness and relaxation.

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.

During the fight-or-flight response, the body takes the following actions:

• Sends extra blood flow toward large muscles and the heart, to help us run or fight the lion. This increases our risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
• Takes blood flow away from digestion and detoxification organs. This causes indigestion, heart burn, bloating, and can trigger flare-ups of digestive conditions like IBD and IBS.
• Suppresses the immune system, because dealing with a lion is more pressing than fighting an infection.
• Breaks down muscle and increases fat storage to stockpile energy for future lion encounters. This causes us to gain weight, especially around the abdomen.
• Reroutes blood flow in the brain away from areas responsible for learning and long-term memory, because there’s no critical thinking needed when the only thought is, “run!”. This causes us to experience brain fog, poor memory and difficulty concentrating.
• Suppresses sleep because melatonin, our sleep hormone, is inhibited by cortisol. This results in fatigue, anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with stress.

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, anxiety, and memory, while helping us to recover more quickly from the physical and mental stressors of daily life.

The reality of our daily lives is that we’re constantly bombarded with stress. Unfortunately, the body can’t tell the difference between a threat to our survival and an important meeting at work. The body always responds to stress in the same way, by jumping out of rest-and-digest mode and into fight-or-flight mode. When frequent, this response to stress has widespread negative impacts on our health, including digestive issues, high blood pressure, heart disease, insomnia, anxiety and weight gain.

The most important things to do to prevent a negative stress response is to reduce our stressors and learn to cope with them when they happen. We should engage in self-care, meditation, prioritize sleep, exercise, keep blood sugar stable, and seek counselling to lower our stress levels, but we may benefit from additional support. STRESS-FX is formulated to lower cortisol levels and promote a state of calmness and relaxation. It lowers anxiety, improves memory and concentration, and improves sleep. STRESS-FX helps us to respond to stressful situations in a healthier way to lessen the impacts of stress on the body and mind.

How It Works

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

• Adaptogenic, meaning it lowers cortisol to enhance our ability to cope with stress.
• Boosts energy, increases mental clarity, and improves anxiety and low mood.

L-Theanine

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

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

• Reduces cortisol levels, thereby improving feelings of stress and anxiety.
• Improves memory and cognitive function, helping us to focus and think more clearly.
• 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 state.
• Reduces anxiety and improves quality of sleep by regulating our deep-sleep states.

Passionflower Herb Top (Passiflora incarnata) 10:1 Extract

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

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 pathway.

Skullkap Herb Top (Scutellaria lateriflora) 4:1 Extract

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

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains

Rhodiola Root Extract (Rhodiola rosea) 3% Rosavins, 1% Salidroside                   150mg

L-Theanine                                                                                                                 100mg

KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera) 12:1 Extract - 5% withanolides (QCE 1.2 g)

100mg

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)                                                                        100mg

Passionflower Herb Top (Passiflora incarnata) 10:1 Extract(QCE 250mg)                  25mg

Schisandra Fruit (Schisandra chinensis) 10:1 Extract(QCE 250mg)                          25mg

Skullcap Herb Top (Scutellaria lateriflora) 4:1 Extract(QCE 100mg)              25mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule Shell (Hypromellose), Oryza sativa (Rice) hull powder

Priority Allergens: None

Healthology does not use genetically modified ingredients. All ingredients are NON-GMO / GMO FREE.

Dosage

Recommended Dose: Adults: Take 1 capsule with water in the morning upon waking and 1 capsule with water in the evening around dinner time. Take as needed. Avoid taking before bedtime.

Duration Of Use: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 continuous weeks. Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia).

Cautions

Do not use this product if you have bipolar disorder, bipolar spectrum disorder, are pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking antidepressant medication, hormone replacement therapy, or birth control pills. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that increase drowsiness (products with sedative properties).

Stop use if you experience irritability, insomnia, or if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have had recent surgery or have upcoming surgery. Keep out of reach of children.