What is cortisol?
Cortisol is a steroid hormone made from the adrenal glands and regulated by the HPA (hypothalamic pituitary adrenal) axis. Cortisol levels are generally higher in the morning and fall throughout the day; this is known as a circadian rhythm.2
A key role of cortisol in the body involves the stress response. It is also important for sleep, management of blood sugar, weight, and the immune system.2
Too much cortisol
Stress, sleep, and weight management
What happens when I'm stressed?
Increased stress can lead to an increase in the HPA axis which can lead to an increase in cortisol output.3
What happens when I have elevated cortisol at bedtime?
Elevated cortisol at bedtime can cause a disturbance in your circadian rhythm which can interrupt sleep and is also associated with increased abdominal fat.4
How does elevated cortisol impact weight?
Enzyme 11β-HSD1 converts cortisone to cortisol and an upregulation of this enzyme increases cortisol levels and promotes fat accumulation.5
Ingredient impact
Cortisol inhibiting botanical
Banaba leaf is a botanical ingredient that inhibits the enzyme 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) that converts cortisone into cortisol.6 Inhibiting this enzyme can decrease cortisol production.
Product specific study
Proven benefits of Calm CP
Participants were prescreened for elevated cortisol levels. Calm CP (2 capsules twice daily for 4 days) significantly lowered total daily cortisol levels compared to baseline values.1*
Patient Presentation
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Calm CP uses non-glandular ingredients and the highest corosolic acid on the market to specifically target and decrease cortisol to address calm, sleep, and management of blood sugar.**
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