Life Extension, Cortisol-Stress Balance, 30 Vegetarian Capsules
This product is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including anxiety disorders or any diagnosed hormonal or endocrine condition. Consult a healthcare professional before use, particularly if pregnant, lactating, on medication, or undergoing treatment for any medical condition. If you are experiencing persistent or significant anxiety, please speak with a doctor or mental health professional.
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Life Extension Cortisol-Stress Balance (30 Vegetarian Capsules) — (Pakistan Market)
A Genuinely Different Approach From Our Ashwagandha-Based Stress Products
We also carry two ashwagandha-based stress support products (Jarrow Formulas and Nature's Bounty), and this Life Extension formula is worth understanding as a completely different botanical approach, not a stronger or weaker version of the same thing. Instead of ashwagandha, this formula centers on two branded extract blends: Relora and Oligonol.
Relora (500mg) is a proprietary blend of magnolia bark and phellodendron bark extracts. Research on Relora has specifically looked at its effect on salivary cortisol levels, and the active compounds in this blend are studied for interacting with neurochemical receptors associated with mood and stress, with some standardized testing showing improved mood scores in study participants.
Oligonol (100mg) combines lychee fruit extract with compounds derived from green tea. In a randomized, placebo-controlled study cited by the manufacturer, Oligonol helped inhibit specific inflammatory markers (IL-1β and IL-6 cytokines) as part of promoting a healthy stress response and supporting already-healthy cortisol levels.
Together, Life Extension positions this as helping maintain already-healthy cortisol levels, inhibiting factors that promote cortisol release, and encouraging a healthy response to everyday stress — a mechanism built around directly targeting cortisol regulation, rather than ashwagandha's broader adaptogenic approach.
The Same Important Distinction Applies Here
As with our ashwagandha-based stress products, we want to be direct: this is intended to support a healthy response to everyday, ongoing stress — not a treatment for a diagnosed anxiety disorder or any other mental health condition. If you're dealing with anxiety that's persistent or significantly affecting your daily life, please speak with a doctor or mental health professional rather than relying on any supplement.
A Genuinely Simple Once-Daily Routine
Unlike our ashwagandha products, which are typically taken twice daily, this formula is dosed as a single capsule once a day, with or without food — a simpler routine for anyone who wants stress support without building in multiple daily doses.
A Note on Ingredients
The formula's fillers include corn starch, worth knowing if you have a corn sensitivity, alongside a vegetable cellulose capsule shell and silica. As with any botanical supplement affecting mood or stress pathways, please consult a healthcare provider if you're pregnant, lactating, undergoing treatment for a medical condition, or taking other medication, since combining stress-focused botanicals with certain medications should be done with medical guidance.
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Amount per Capsule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Relora (proprietary blend of Magnolia bark and Phellodendron bark extracts) | 500 mg | Studied for effects on salivary cortisol and mood-related receptor activity |
| Oligonol (proprietary blend of Lychee fruit and Green Tea leaf extracts) | 100 mg | Studied for inhibiting specific inflammatory markers as part of stress response support |
| Corn Starch | — | Filler |
| Vegetable Cellulose | — | Vegetarian capsule shell |
| Silica | — | Anti-caking agent |
Non-GMO. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Dosage Chart
| Detail | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Standard adult dose | 1 capsule daily |
| Timing | With or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner |
| Do not exceed | Recommended dose |
| Consult a physician if | Pregnant, lactating, or undergoing treatment for a medical condition |
| Storage | Cool, dry place; do not purchase or use if outer seal is broken or damaged |
This Product vs. Our Ashwagandha-Based Stress Products
| Life Extension Cortisol-Stress Balance | Jarrow Formulas Ashwagandha / Nature's Bounty Anxiety & Stress Relief | |
|---|---|---|
| Core ingredients | Magnolia bark, phellodendron bark, lychee, green tea (Relora + Oligonol) | Ashwagandha (KSM-66), with or without L-theanine |
| Traditional background | Chinese and general botanical herbalism | Ayurvedic tradition |
| Daily dosing | 1 capsule once daily | 2 capsules/tablets daily |
| Primary studied focus | Cortisol regulation specifically | Broader adaptogenic stress response |
| Best for | Those wanting a once-daily routine, or a different botanical mechanism | Those specifically seeking ashwagandha and its Ayurvedic background |
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