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    Could High Cortisol Be Affecting You?

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    Could High Cortisol Be Affecting You?

    If you've been feeling tired but wired, or never feeling fully rested, it might be time to check in with how you're really feeling and whether your routine is working for you. 

    Our registered Nutritional Therapist, Danielle Clifton, explains how high cortisol, the body’s main "stress hormone", may impact everything from your mood and energy to your sleep and digestion. And, more importantly, what you can do about it.

    What Does High Cortisol Look Like?

    When cortisol is elevated, it can affect nearly every part of the body. Common signs include:

    • Feeling wired, but exhausted

    • Low mood

    • Difficulty sleeping

    • Changes in appetite

    • Water retention 

    One of the lesser-known effects of high cortisol is its impact on your nutrient levels. Vitamin C, for example, is reported to be released during periods of stress. And yet, this essential vitamin plays a key role in helping to:

    • Support your nervous system

    • Maintain immune health

    • Contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

    • Reduce tiredness and fatigue

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    This nutrient-dense Super Greens Powder has been created to deliver a great-tasting blend of nutrient-rich greens, potent phytonutrients, antioxidants, algae extracts and essential vitamins. 

    What’s Inside?

    • Spinach & Kale 
    • Ashwagandha KSM-66 

    • Lion’s Mane 

    • Maca Root & Moringa Leaf

    • Chlorella & Spirulina
    • Vitamins C, K2 & D3

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