Benefits
- Promotes relaxation temporarily and increases resistance to stress and anxiety
- Provides adaptogenic protection against diverse stressors
- Herbal formula, no glandular extracts
- Standardized herbal ingredients provide 5% of withanolides (ashwagandha), 8.5% of honokiol (magnolia), and 2.1% of berberine (phellodendron)
- Each tablet contains clinical dosages of botanicals
- Suitable for vegetarians
Feature Summary
CortAlign contains a unique variety of botanicals and nutrients shown to have a blunting effect on stress and anxiety, as well as normalizing cortisol secretion. Ashwagandha has a number of adaptogenic effects, including modulating GABA receptors, which is partly responsible for the significant reduction in anxiety and stress as shown in clinical trials. The KSM-66TM formulation of ashwagandha specifically has been shown to reduce serum cortisol levels by 27%, and improve markers of depression, stress, and anxiety compared to placebo.
The combination of magnolia and phellodendron (Relora®blend) helps reduce stress and anxiety, and has been shown to reduce salivary cortisol levels and perception of stress, improve other mood parameters, and prevent stress-related weight gain compared to placebo. L-theanine has also been shown to reduce anxiety in clinical trials, as well as both subjective stress and cortisol production in response to a stressful event.Phosphatidylserine plays a critical role in neuronal cell structure and function, and has been shown to blunt the stress response, improve mood, and normalize cortisol release.
Medicinal Ingredients
| Each Tablet Contains: | |
| KSM-66 AshwagandhaTM Extract (Withania somnifera ) (root) (5% Withanolides) | 300 mg |
| Relora® Blend | 250 mg |
| Magnolia Bark (Magnolia officinalis) (stem bark) (8.5% Honokiol) | 68.75 mg |
| Phellodendron (Phellodendron amurense) (stem bark) (2.5% Berberine) | 22.50 mg |
| L-Theanine | 100 mg |
| Phosphatidylserine (Helianthus annuus) (seed) | 25 mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, silica, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, coating (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Dosage:
Recommended Adult Dose: 2 tablets per day or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Warnings:
Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner if you have benign prostate hypertrophy and/or prostate cancer, if you are taking any prescription medication, have a kidney disorder, or have blood pressure problems. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from any psychological disorder and/or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression. May cause heartburn, shaking hands, perilabial numbness, sexual dysfunction and thyroid dysfunction. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens:
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
L-theanine is known to have a hypotensive effect in some individuals, and concomitant use of CortAlign with anti hypertensive drugs may potentiate their activity. Theoretically, the herbs present in CortAlign may have additive effects when used with sedative medications, such as benzodiazepines or CNS depressants, and should be used with caution when taken concomitantly.