Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager - Balance Cortisol & Support Relaxation for Restful Sleep* - Includes Ashwagandha & L-Theanine for Confidence with Less Stress* - 30 Tablets (15 Servings)

This supplement was recommended to me 6 years ago by a naturopath. I was on a regimen of supplements, whatever weight I had gained was dropping and I was feeling good. Fast forward to 3.5 years of grad school, working at a recording studio that was open all hours of the day and night, with a schedule that shifted weekly if not daily and now having a job with steady hours but having a horrible time sleeping. I reordered these after going through my medicine cabinet and finding the old bottle. I did a saliva test away back when and remember that, at that point in my life, my cortisol levels would spike around 7 PM, which is when I would like I was getting a second wind. This was great for grad school. Not so much now. I’m 4 nights in on this. The first night, I took two capsules due to some lingering stressful events at work. Didn’t quite sleep through the night and felt a little groggy the next morning. By 8 PM the second night, I was already tired and ready for bed. Took one pill, went to sleep at a reasonable time and slept the whole night. Last night, fell asleep around 9:30 and slept soundly until 6:15 AM. This stuff is proving to be a miracle for me. I never thought I was ever going to sleep well without pharmaceuticals again. Lorazepam was the only thing that would work, but I didn’t want to become dependent on it, so I stopped it several years ago. The last two days at work, I’ve had more energy than I’ve had in months, have been focused, productive and simultaneously calm. My anxiety is getting less and less and I’m starting to feel like my old self again. Can’t wait to see what a few months of taking this will do. I even called the boyfriend at work today and told him what I was in the mood to do after work... I haven’t been that relaxed and anxiety free in years. Miracle cure. Seriously. If cortisol is your issue, these will work. Just be cautious of drug interactions and/or allergies. One small note-I do sometimes have a small headache in the morning after these. Hydration and a little caffeine and I’m good to go. Worth it to be able to sleep.

I began taking this about a year ago. I ran out over the holidays and kept forgetting to order more. I went about a month without taking this and I felt terrible! I was stressed out, exhausted, and had the most horrible sugar cravings. Now I am taking it again and I am back to sleeping better, have better energy during the day, and I’m not craving sugar all day. This product is much more effective than I expected or realized until I stopped taking it. I highly recommend this to anyone who has high stress and cortisol levels.

My friends told me about this bc I was SO tired no matter how much sleep I would get and night sweats were so bad I would have to get up and change my Pjs! Now I am sleeping SOOO much better!!! Nights sweats do NOT happen when I take it before bed!!! I am dreaming and remembering my dreams now too. I HIGHLY recommend!!!!

I’m a combat vet and I think I’ve had high cortisol and everything that goes with that for decades. First week of taking this supplement and I’ve had a bit of a headache at night, but better sleep, more calm during the day, and I’ve had some relief of my joint and tendon pain. Hoping to lose some of my gut and lower my blood pressure over the coming months.

It creates a good, deep sleep.

This product was supposed to help me with reducing my hot flashes in conjunction with another product. Prior to using the two products, I averaged 7 hot flashes a day. After two weeks on the two products, I averaged 8.57 hot flash episodes a day; and after four weeks (third and fourth weeks combined) on the two products, I averaged 7.78. I experienced two days at 10 hot flashes a day. My hot flashes were not reduced taking this product (did not reduce below 7 hot flashes a day). This product did help me sleep slightly, but I was also using melatonin gummies and Tylenol PM, so I can not give credit to this product exclusively. I suffered no adverse reactions on this product.

I started using Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager on the recommendation of my naturopathic physician, and it’s become a staple for me during stressful times. I take one tablet about an hour before bed, and I’ve noticed a big difference in my sleep quality. Before trying this supplement, I was waking up around 3 a.m. almost every night and struggling to fall back asleep. Since I began using Cortisol Manager, I’ve been sleeping through the night consistently. What I appreciate most is that it helps me relax without leaving me groggy or foggy-headed the next morning. When stress runs high, and cortisol levels rise, it can make it difficult to sleep soundly and wake refreshed. If you're dealing with stress-related sleep issues and want a gentle, non-habit-forming option that doesn't make you feel drowsy the next day, this is definitely worth considering. It's easy to use and It's been much more effective for me than over the counter sleep meds, plus it's holistic and natural.

This definitely knocks me out, especially taking two each night. However, I’m still waking up at 5:30 AM to pee (and I feel like a zombie) and I have a hard time going back to sleep. It managed my sugar cravings wonderfully in the beginning, but it definitely has plateaued now. On the advice of my NP, I’m going to try a different company to manage my cortisol, but I’m keeping these on hand in case.