Feeling Stressed?

Cortisol is our stress hormone. Too much leads to feelings of stress and overwhelm.

If you are feeling stressed outside of environmental factors, you could have a hormone imbalance.

However, without testing you’re just guessing. That’s why I am such a big fan of the DUTCH test.

The Dutch test is without a doubt the most comprehensive hormone test on the market. It will give you an insight into exactly how your hormones are functioning. It covers everything from Cortisol rhythm, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, melatonin and how these hormones are actually being metabolised. 

I personally run a DUTCH test every 1-2 years to make sure my hormones are in check. If you would like to know more then email us at fitnesscamp@hotmail.com for more info

Some supplements that can to help reduce cortisol (our stress hormone) 

Fish oil is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which apart from lowering inflammation and helping with cognitive function has been found to reduce cortisol. This study was a 3 week randomised controlled trial showing that a combined supplementation of 60mg of fish oil and 252mg of DHA significantly lowered cortisol levels in response to stressful tasks

Ashwagandha is a herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. Ashwagandha is considered the king of Ayurvedic herbs and has been used for over 3,000 years as an adaptogen for stress relief. In Sanskrit the name Ashwagandha means “smell of the horse’’ and it’s believed that it can restore you to the strength of a horse. This randomised double blind study showed a significant reduction of cortisol after taking 260 mg of Ashwagandha  extract

Rhodiola Rosea is another adaptogenic herb which has been used for many, many years to reduce the secretion of cortisol in stressful periods. Rhodiola is a herb grown in the cold mountainous regions of Europe. Rhodiola has been shown to help with stress, depression, fatigue amongst many other alignments. 

There are many other supplements that can help reduce cortisol; these are just a few that I have found to be potent, proven and professional.

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