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Stress & Calm Stack

A natural approach to managing stress and anxiety by targeting cortisol, GABA, and the HPA axis. Adaptogens combined with calming amino acids.

Goal

Reduce anxiety, lower cortisol, improve stress resilience

Best For

High-stress professionals, anxious individuals, or during stressful life periods

Supplements (5)

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AshwagandhaMorning

300 mg KSM-66

Reduces cortisol by ~28%. Effects build over 4–8 weeks.

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L-TheanineMorning

200 mg

Promotes alpha brain waves — calm without drowsiness

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MagnesiumEvening

300–400 mg glycinate

Calms the nervous system. Glycinate is the most calming form.

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Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Morning

1,000–2,000 mg EPA

EPA specifically shown to reduce anxiety. Higher EPA:DHA ratio.

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B-ComplexMorning

1 B-50 capsule

B vitamins are rapidly depleted by chronic stress

Tips

  • ·Ashwagandha is the cornerstone — 300 mg KSM-66 twice daily in studies
  • ·L-theanine works within 30 minutes for acute anxiety
  • ·Magnesium glycinate before bed addresses the sleep disruption stress causes
  • ·Consider adding Rhodiola in the morning if stress causes fatigue
  • ·These supplements support — but don't replace — stress management practices