Cortisol is a signal, not a villain
Cortisol wakes you up, mobilises glucose and sharpens attention. The problem is chronic elevation — flattened HRV, fragmented sleep, suppressed testosterone and stubborn abdominal fat.
KSM-66® — the standardised extract
A full-spectrum root extract standardised to >5% withanolides. The version used in the majority of positive clinical trials, and the only form we use in Cortisol Control.
The human evidence
Lopresti et al. (2019) showed ~23% reductions in morning serum cortisol after 60 days at 240 mg. Chandrasekhar et al. (2012) reported similar effects on perceived stress at 600 mg.
What to expect, and when
Most users report better evening wind-down within 2 weeks, deeper sleep within 4, and a measurable baseline shift by week 8. Not a 'one-pill fix' — a steady recalibration.
- 01Lopresti A. et al., Medicine, 2019.
- 02Chandrasekhar K. et al., Indian J Psychological Medicine, 2012.
- 03Salve J. et al., Cureus, 2019.
Editorial note: this article is provided for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Discuss supplementation with a qualified clinician, especially if you take prescription medication or have a medical condition.
