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Cortisol Calm

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Ashwagandha 250 mg
Theanine 50 mg
Rhodiola
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Score79

Well-identified adaptogens and magnolia create a strong calm-energy formula, with light theanine and incomplete label details as the main gaps.

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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Cognitive Support
Mental Focus

Score 79

Well-identified adaptogens and magnolia create a strong calm-energy formula, with light theanine and incomplete label details as the main gaps.

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$94.50($0.78 per serving)
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$ 94.50
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Analysis

Sensoril ashwagandha at 250 mg provides the adaptogenic base. Rhodiola at 125 mg is tied to salidroside and rosavins, supporting clearer quality assessment.

Magnolia at 100 mg is identified by honokiol, while theanine appears at only 50 mg. Vitamin D3 adds a modest nutritional component without distracting from the stress focus.

The formula can support calm energy and mental focus rather than direct stimulation. A 120-serving package is practical, but missing directions and inactive ingredients reduce full label review.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking standardized stress support
  • Users wanting calm energy
  • People who prefer a one-capsule-style long supply
Best for
  • Stress resilience
  • Calm mental focus
  • Daytime adaptogen routines

Pros

  • Uses Sensoril ashwagandha
  • Identifies rhodiola marker compounds
  • Uses honokiol-marked magnolia
  • Provides 120 servings

Cons

  • Only 50 mg theanine
  • Directions are missing
  • Inactive ingredients are not supplied
  • Rhodiola marker percentages are not stated

Warnings

  • Magnolia and theanine may cause drowsiness in sensitive users
  • Rhodiola may feel stimulating and can disturb late-day use
  • Ashwagandha may require review for people with thyroid conditions

Nutrient quality

88 Highest impact

Named branded and marker-defined extracts provide strong form quality. Useful adaptogen and magnolia amounts fit the intended use without obvious excess.

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Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Most active forms and amounts are clearly disclosed without a hidden blend. A duplicated vitamin entry, incomplete directions, and missing inactive ingredients reduce clarity.

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Customer satisfaction

65 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong. The rating base is adequate but not especially deep, but no detailed experience evidence was supplied.

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Value for money

77 High impact

Serving economics are reasonable. Formula quality supports the asking price well.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin D · 10 mcg

Branded Sensoril ashwagandha and well-characterized Rhodiola rosea extract provide credible support for energy when fatigue is linked to stress. L-theanine and magnolia reinforce calm, making the formula better suited to stress resilience than to immediate stimulation.

The main adaptogens are supplied at meaningful, fully disclosed amounts, with clear forms that strengthen confidence in potency. Metabolic and acute-alertness pathways are largely absent, and magnolia with L-theanine may reduce daytime alertness in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 9 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin D · 10 mcgAshwagandha · 250 mgTheanine · 50 mg

Sensoril, rhodiola, magnolia, and L-theanine directly target stress-related mental fatigue and calm focus. Branded ashwagandha is well dosed, while rhodiola and theanine provide supporting amounts.

The blend covers stress adaptation, mental energy, and relaxation with a coherent balance. It is stronger for cognition under stress than for memory formation or cerebral circulation.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 17 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Theanine Supportive 25 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportB- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin D · 10 mcgTheanine · 50 mg

Sensoril ashwagandha and standardized-marker Rhodiola rosea provide credible stress and fatigue support, while L-theanine adds mild calm attention. The formula is most relevant when stress or tension interferes with concentration rather than when stronger alertness is needed.

Exact amounts and a recognized ashwagandha extract improve confidence, although rhodiola marker percentages and a branded theanine source are missing. Magnolia and vitamin D broaden stress support but do not add much direct focus depth.

Study evidence
Ashwagandha Supportive 12 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Theanine Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 11 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3)
 10 mcg
Sensoril Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract
250 mg
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) extract (Salidroside, total Rosavins)
 125 mg
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) extract (honokiol)
 100 mg
L-Theanine
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Ashwagandha · 250 mg OverallScore85
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC- Value

Sensoril is clearly identified and supplied at the upper end of its usual daily range. The exact amount is disclosed, although no absorption enhancer is included. A moderately elevated serving cost is partly justified by the branded extract and the broader stress-support formula.

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Theanine · 50 mg OverallScore76
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The label clearly names L-theanine and discloses an amount suited to mild support. No branded theanine source or specific purity standard is provided. The unit cost is high, but a meaningful branded Sensoril dose partly improves the formula's value.

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Rhodiola (Salidroside, total Rosavins) · 125 mg OverallScore70
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Rhodiola rosea extract includes both salidroside and rosavins, supporting a meaningful quality profile. The amount suits a lower-dose blend, but missing marker percentages prevent confirmation of the preferred ratio. Cost per standardized amount is high, and additive quality is not documented.

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78 Performance

Serenelle

Quality Of Life
Sensoril ashwagandha, L-theanine, PharmaGABA, and lemon balm are supplied at meaningful amounts for broad calming support. Compared with Cortisol Calm, the added calming, mood, or adaptogen depth may better fit a specific stress goal, although cost and standardization vary by option.
73 Performance

HPA Adapt

Integrative Therapeutics
Substantial Sensoril, rhodiola, eleuthero, holy basil, and branded maca create a deep adaptogen formula for stress-related stamina. Compared with Cortisol Calm, the added calming, mood, or adaptogen depth may better fit a specific stress goal, although cost and standardization vary by option.
78 Performance

Saffron

youtheory
Rhodiola, ashwagandha, and saffron form a coherent stress, mood, and focus blend with meaningful listed amounts. Compared with Cortisol Calm, the added calming, mood, or adaptogen depth may better fit a specific stress goal, although cost and standardization vary by option.
86 Budget

Anxiety & Stress Relief

Nature's Bounty
Meaningful amounts of ashwagandha and L-theanine create a concise stress-support pair without unrelated active ingredients. Compared with Cortisol Calm, it delivers a concise stress-support profile at a lower serving cost, though it gives up some of the original formula’s adaptogen breadth.
83 Budget

GABA Soothe

Jarrow Formulas
Sensoril ashwagandha, L-theanine, and GABA create a concise calming formula at useful listed amounts. Compared with Cortisol Calm, it delivers a concise stress-support profile at a lower serving cost, though it gives up some of the original formula’s adaptogen breadth.
81 Budget

Adrenal Serenity

Natural Factors Stress-Relax
Sensoril ashwagandha is supported by eleuthero, lavender, and rhodiola in a concise stress-resilience blend. Compared with Cortisol Calm, it delivers a concise stress-support profile at a lower serving cost, though it gives up some of the original formula’s adaptogen breadth.
81 Value

AdrenaSense

Natural Factors WS WomenSense
Marker-identified rhodiola, eleuthero, schisandra, and ashwagandha provide a concise adaptogen profile with clear active amounts. Compared with Cortisol Calm, the compact cognitive or energy formula provides clearer targeted value at a lower recurring cost, but it is less comprehensive for stress.
83 Value

Pure Energy

Swanson
A stated caffeine amount, rhodiola, and L-theanine form a concise energy blend with useful disclosed amounts. Compared with Cortisol Calm, the compact cognitive or energy formula provides clearer targeted value at a lower recurring cost, but it is less comprehensive for stress.
75 Value

Ultra Strength Goodbye Stress

OLLY
Ashwagandha, GABA, L-theanine, and lemon balm create a coherent calming blend with clearly listed actives. Compared with Cortisol Calm, the compact cognitive or energy formula provides clearer targeted value at a lower recurring cost, but it is less comprehensive for stress.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-On™) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Rai HP; Mishra DN · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  2. Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
    Leonard M; Dickerson B; Estes L; Gonzalez DE; Jenkins V; Johnson S; Xing D; Yoo C; Ko J; Purpura M; Jäger R; Faries M; Kephart W; Sowinski R; Rasmussen CJ; Kreider RB · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial59 participantsCognitive Support Energy forAshwagandha
  3. A standardized Ashwagandha root extract alleviates stress, anxiety, and improves quality of life in healthy adults by modulating stress hormones: Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Majeed M; Nagabhushanam K; Mundkur L · Medicine · 2023
    Randomized trial54 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  4. Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in children and adolescents with mild attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Naik S; Muralidhar G; Rao BS; Agarwal S; Jain M · Journal of medicine and life · 2026
    Randomized trial58 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  5. Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
    Remenapp A; Coyle K; Orange T; Lynch T; Hooper D; Hooper S; Conway K; Hausenblas HA · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsCognitive Support forAshwagandha
  6. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.
    Panossian A; Wikman G · Current clinical pharmacology · 2009
    Narrative reviewCognitive Support Mental Focus forRhodiola
  7. Effects of a Rhodiola rosea extract on mental resource allocation and attention: An event-related potential dual task study.
    Koop T; Dienel A; Heldmann M; Münte TF · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Single-arm trial50 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  8. Central additive effect of Ginkgo biloba and Rhodiola rosea on psychomotor vigilance task and short-term working memory accuracy.
    Al-Kuraishy HM · Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology · 2016
    Clinical trial112 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  9. Clinical evidence for the adaptogenic effects of Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea - A systematic review with molecular interpretation of psychometric outcomes.
    Łuszczak J; Kocki J · Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM · 2026
    Systematic review19 studies pooledCognitive Support forRhodiola
  10. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue.
    Olsson EM; von Schéele B; Panossian AG · Planta medica · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  11. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  12. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledCognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  13. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  14. Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Dassanayake TL; Wijesundara D; Kahathuduwa CN; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2023
    Randomized trial32 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  15. Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
    Kahathuduwa CN; Dassanayake TL; Amarakoon AMT; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2018
    Clinical trial20 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  16. Effects of multi-herb and ashwagandha root formulas on stress modulation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    McKinney E; Stewart J; Kewalramani R; Singh S · Trials · 2026
    Randomized trial186 participantsEnergy forAshwagandha
  17. Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Ashwagandha Supplementation on Exercise Endurance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial.
    Prajapati H; Satia M; Shah D; Basera I; Shah T · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026
    Randomized trialEnergy forAshwagandha
  18. Enhancing healthspan with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): a comprehensive review of its multifaceted geroprotective benefits.
    Vittal M; Vinciguerra M · Biogerontology · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forAshwagandha
  19. Safety and Efficacy of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognition, Energy and Mood Problems in Adults: Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kale S; Lopresti A; Suri R; Garg N; Langade D · Journal of psychoactive drugs · 2026
    Randomized trial120 participantsEnergy forAshwagandha
  20. The Effect of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea Supplementation on Simulated Game Time, Perceived Fatigue, and Performance in Basketball Players.
    Wang J; Zhao H; Yu L; Zhao K; Jiang W; Liu S; Dai J; Xu L; Sun P; Yun H; Liu C · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  21. Effects of Rhodiola rosea on Physical and Decision-Making Performance in Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
    Dou Y; Wang Y; Zhang W; Jiang Y; Zhang J; Yang T; Han Z; Li Y; Liu C; Ren D · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial24 participantsEnergy Mental Focus forRhodiola
  22. Combined Effects of Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on Straight Punch Explosive Power in Untrained and Trained Boxing Volunteers: A Synergistic Approach.
    Tao B; Sun H; Li H; Xu Z; Xu Y; Chen L; Ma C; Zhang X; Yu L; Bao S; Liu C · Metabolites · 2025
    Randomized trial96 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  23. Rhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Results of an Open-Label Clinical Trial.
    Lekomtseva Y; Zhukova I; Wacker A · Complementary medicine research · 2019
    Single-arm trial100 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  24. Combined Rhodiola rosea and eccentric training boost endurance performance and lower-limb reactive strength in recreationally active women.
    Wang IL; Su Y; Zhang L; Tang M; Chen YM · Frontiers in physiology · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  25. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions.
    Choudhary D; Bhattacharyya S; Bose S · Journal of dietary supplements · 2018
    Randomized trial50 participantsMental Focus forAshwagandha
  26. A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
    Saxena A; Lopresti A; Sharif M; Elon N; Suri R; Langade DK · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial85 participantsMental Focus forAshwagandha
  27. The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
    Hung SK; Perry R; Ernst E · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2012
    Systematic review11 studies pooledMental Focus forRhodiola
  28. Dose-Response Effects of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root Extract) Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance and Cognitive Function in Resistance-Trained Athletes: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Koozehchian MS; Newton AT; Mabrey G; Bonness FM; Rafajlovska R; Naderi A · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial27 participantsMental Focus forRhodiola
  29. Effects of Rhodiola rosea supplementation on mental performance, physical capacity, and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy men.
    Jówko E; Sadowski J; Długołęcka B; Gierczuk D; Opaszowski B; Cieśliński I · Journal of sport and health science · 2022
    Randomized trial26 participantsMental Focus forRhodiola
  30. Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Baba Y; Inagaki S; Nakagawa S; Kaneko T; Kobayashi M; Takihara T · Journal of medicinal food · 2021
    Randomized trialMental Focus forTheanine
  31. Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Moulin M; Crowley DC; Xiong L; Guthrie N; Lewis ED · Neurology and therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsMental Focus forTheanine
  32. Effect of L-theanine on selective attention in a traffic-related reaction task in sleep-deprived young adults: a double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Karunaratne UW; Dassanayake TL · Nutritional neuroscience · 2025
    Randomized trial24 participantsMental Focus forTheanine
  33. Three Doses of Vitamin D and Cognitive Outcomes in Older Women: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Castle M; Fiedler N; Pop LC; Schneider SJ; Schlussel Y; Sukumar D; Hao L; Shapses SA · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2021
    Randomized trialMental Focus forVitamin D
  34. Vitamin D and executive function: a preliminary report.
    Hansen AL; Dahl L; Bakke L; Thayer JF · Perceptual and motor skills · 2012
    Cross-sectional study25 participantsMental Focus forVitamin D
  35. Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) Methodology-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
    Behrouzi R; Shahinfar H; Jazayeri S · Nutrition reviews · 2026
    Meta-analysis9 studies pooledMental Focus forVitamin D
  36. Maternal vitamin D concentrations are associated with faster childhood reaction time and response speed, but not with motor fluency and flexibility, at the age of 5-6 years: the Amsterdam Born Children and their Development (ABCD) Study.
    Brouwer-Brolsma EM; Vrijkotte TGM; Feskens EJM · The British journal of nutrition · 2019
    Cohort study1,854 participantsMental Focus forVitamin D
  37. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and cognitive decline in the very old: the Newcastle 85+ Study.
    Granic A; Hill TR; Kirkwood TB; Davies K; Collerton J; Martin-Ruiz C; von Zglinicki T; Saxby BK; Wesnes KA; Collerton D; Mathers JC; Jagger C · European journal of neurology · 2015
    Cohort study775 participantsMental Focus forVitamin D