This product contains 2 disputed ingredients: Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) extract (root) (standardized to contain 3% total rosavins and 1% salidroside), Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract (bark) (standardized to contain 2% honokiol). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.
Cortisol Calm
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Used for: sleep and recovery
Summary
Pure Encapsulations Cortisol Calm is a sleep supplement.
Strengths
No standout strengths.
Weaknesses
- No third-party banned-substance certification listed.
- Limited research support for key ingredients.
Why it scores 48
How scoring works →Independent analysis No brand partnerships
The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Vitamin D supports bone, muscle and immune health; deficiency is common in athletes who train indoors or live far from the equator.
An adaptogenic herb with good evidence for reducing stress and improving sleep at 300–600mg of standardized extract; lower doses are less studied.
An adaptogenic herb studied for fatigue and stress; results for exercise and mental performance are mixed.
Magnolia bark extract (honokiol) is studied for stress and sleep; evidence is limited and mostly from small studies.
An amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation without sedation; 200mg is the typical studied dose and may help sleep quality.
0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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