Revive MDCortisol Manager, 90 Vegetarian Capsules - Cortisol Supplement with Magnesium & L-Theanine Support Health, Focus, Energy, Fatigue, & Adrenal Gland Function - Vegan & Gluten-Free

Now, I am a major proponent of going back to the basics as it regards general well-being. For example: did you know that gut health is integral to the nature of mental health, and probiotics have yielded positive results not only in digestion, but have been shown to benefit the serotonin receptors in the gut (which, honestly, surprised me when I first heard it). Beyond this, magnesium is something many people are deficient in, and granted that there are many forms, you'll be hard pressed to find something that includes ample amounts of each "type".This supplement has been great, helping me to feel more at-ease with the nutritional and supplement aspects of my diet, as the formulation has been mindfully prepared with the chronically stressed, often-pressed crowd in mind. This product contains a form of magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) that not only supports with stress response, but it helps with blood sugar regulation, sleep, nerve, bone, and muscle health. WHAT an ingredient, right?Beyond this, the product also contains a hefty dose of L-Theanine, which is a superstar ingredient that helps regulate alpha and beta brain waves. Derived from tea and excellent at promoting both focus and calm simultaneously, you're unlikely to find a better thing to aid in regulating yourself throughout encounters with daily stressors.Lastly, Phosphatidylserine, which is was unfamiliar with. It seems to have a wealth of research suggesting that it aids in the cortisol management sector, impacting cognition in many ways. This seems to improve focus and memory consolidation—even showing promise with age-related cognitive maladies.So long as you don't have an aversion to Rhodiola Root, or Magnolia Bark (adaptogens for focus and stress, respectively), than I would suggest this one. The only exception I would make would be for pregnant women and nursing mothers, who would benefit from speaking to a physician about rhodiola, specifically! Great product overall. I want to continue taking this and see how it improves my overall wellbeing.

Magnolia bark gives me serious ahedonia but I'm ok with occasional use. It is great for sleep and really melts away stress. Just be aware of potential side effects. Other than that, I have no reason to believe this isn't a quality supplement.

Arrived quickly, large bottle. Just did not see any change after taking

I got this because I am a stressed person and I need to manage my cortisol levels, so something like this can hopefully help. It's a nice herbal supplement to add to my daily life in hopes that it can help bring me some calm. So far, I feel a bit better but only time will tell as I will take this entire bottle and see how I feel afterwards. If it does help, I will surely buy more and continue the regiment with these holistic supplements. I love that this is vegan friendly with vegetable capsules too. The only downside is that the dosage is 3 capsules per day, which is a lot for me as I take a lot of other daily pills.. so it's not super ideal.

I experience immediate revulsion from the moment I opened the bottle, because it smelled foul. I know that herbs are supposed to be of the earth, but this was an unpleasant experience for me. I forced myself to swallow a few capsules and then I realized that I should have just listened to my first instinct, because it tasted liked something was wrong. Just to be sure, I took all the capsules out and checked to see if there were any visual defects. None of the capsules were damaged or broken. The seal was unbroken and that capsules perfectly intact. There shouldn't have been any taste or smell at all. I have no idea what the cause of the smell is, but it made me highly reluctant to try any more. It was a musty, smell that triggered my instincts, warning me that something was rotten or spoiled. I couldn't force myself to ever try these again. Maybe the source is the capsule coating or the bottle. I'm not sure, but it turns my stomach just smelling it. I've tried a few times to force myself to take some more, but when I open the bottle it's just an absolute no.

Expiration date is listed in yellow ink on a white background (not optimal for reading), as 11-2025. This arrived to me mid 01-2024.Bottle was double sealed, a plastic shrink wrap abound the bottle lid, and a foam seal over the mouth of the bottle.Product is marked as being Manufactured in the USA.This bottle has lots and lots of "threateningly small print" on it. Small enough that I couldn't even use my legendary microscopic short range vision on it. Prepare to take hi-res photos or hope that your magnifying glass is up to the task. Docking a star for that.Product has a laundry list of possible cross-contaminations on it... Eggs, wheat, fish and shellfish, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, and sesame. When I see a laundry list like this, my assumption is that the quality control in the manufacturing plant is less than optimal, and they are just listing all the potential problems. I'm not chancing my allergy profile on that. Another star docked.

Right off the bat, the double sealed and arrived untampered with. That’s huge as I’ve had far too many times seals were broken or capsules all melted together. This was good to go for day one.I find the capsules easy to swallow . It took sometime but now I’m feeling the benefits. Very pleased.