FIRST/LIGHT
Cortisol Support 30 Capsules
Cortisol Support 30 CapsulesWeekday orders by midday, dispatched same day · Delivery R75–R130, free from R400 (add R105 more)
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Feel Calmer. Think Clearer. Improve Resilience.
About Cortisol Support
Ongoing mental demands and limited recovery can leave the body’s stress systems working harder – and for longer – than they were designed to.
First/Light cortisol support helps regulate cortisol patterns and supports a more balanced stress response.
Benefits
- Regulate Cortisol.
- Improve Stress Response and Resilience.
- Rapid Action and Single-Dose Response.
- Non-Sedating and Non-Habit Forming.
Expectation
Clinical trials on the key active ingredient show:
- 66% Reduction in cortisol.
- 59% Reduction in anxiety scores (HAMA).
- 12% Increased effectiveness in acute and chronic stress.
TIMELINE
What you can expect - week by week.
1-3 HOURS
A subtle settling. Less reactivity to immediate stress. Measurable alpha-wave shift on EEG. No sedation.
DAYS 1-5
Cumulative daytime calm. Many fall asleep more easily.
WEEKS 1-4
Trait anxiety and perceived stress scores begin to drop. Morning cortisol normalises if elevated.
WEEKS 4-8
Sustained benefit.
WEEKS 8+
Effect Sustained. Not Habit-Forming Pharmacologically.
How to take
Cortisol Support is formulated to deliver both rapid and sustained results and is effective in moments of acute stress and periods of ongoing pressure.
- Planned event: 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule 90 minutes before the event.
- Unexpected stress: 2 capsules at once for immediate calm and clarity.
- Everyday Regulation: Take 2 Capsules In The Morning For The First Five Days, Then 1–2 Capsules Daily As Needed.
- Long-term users: Take a 2–4 week break after every 12 weeks of continuous use.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
First/Light Cortisol Support 200 mg
Providing:
- AlphaWave® L-Theanine 125 mg
- Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (ashwagandha) 75 mg
[root and leaf; 40:1 extract standardised to contain 35 % withanolide glycosides]
Sugar free
Consider
- Quality and consistency of rest and recovery.
- Methylation and Vitamin B status.
- Blood sugar balance and caffeine intake.
behavioural interventions
Creative Expression
Engaging in creative acts - drawing, painting, or collage - measurably lowers stress hormones and improves wellbeing.
Even brief sessions help: 45 minutes of creative focus can reduce cortisol by 17%. Over eight to nine weeks, dedicating just two hours per week can:
- Lower cortisol by up to 61%.
- Boost confidence and social connection.
- Reduce anxiety by 25%.
It’s not about talent - it’s about expression. Play. Create. Reconnect.
Calming music
Music doesn’t just soothe the mind - it rebalances the body.
In a review of 47 studies involving 2,800 people, 30 minutes of calming instrumental music reduced heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol by 25%, while lowering anxiety by 30%.
All in under half an hour.
Nature
Nature heals, restores, and rebalances.
A meta-analysis of 22 studies found that just 15 minutes in natural surroundings reduced cortisol by 12–16%, while three hours in a forest environment erased nearly all physiological signs of stress.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Before you use it
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