CortiResponse® Stress Relief & Mood Support with Ashwagandha and L‑Theanine
CortiResponse® Stress Relief & Mood Support with Ashwagandha and L‑Theanine*
Daily stress support formula with adaptogens and calming amino acids for calm focus and mental clarity.*
- Helps your body maintain a healthy cortisol response to everyday stressors.*
- Supports calm focus and mental clarity without heavy sedation or jitters.*
- Combines ashwagandha, L‑theanine, passionflower and holy basil with green tea and magnolia bark.*
- Non‑GMO, gluten free, dairy free and soy free with no artificial colors or flavors.
- Formulated, manufactured and tested in our cGMP, UL audited facility in Mt. Angel, Oregon.
What CortiResponse supports*
CortiResponse is built for busy professionals, parents and anyone facing modern, all‑day stress.*
Balanced stress response*
Ashwagandha and holy basil are classic adaptogens that help your body respond to emotional and physical stress.*
Calm, steady focus*
L‑theanine and green tea extract support relaxed alertness, so you can stay clear without feeling wired.*
Mood and tension support*
Passionflower and magnolia bark help ease occasional tension and promote a centered, uplifted mood.*
Key calming ingredients inside CortiResponse*
Each serving combines time‑tested herbs and targeted nutrients chosen to support calm, focus and resilience.*
| Ingredient | How it supports calm focus* |
|---|---|
| Ashwagandha root extract | Traditional adaptogen used in Ayurveda to support healthy cortisol levels and emotional balance during everyday stress.* |
| L‑Theanine | Amino acid from green tea that promotes relaxed alertness and supports alpha brain waves and cognitive focus.* |
| Passionflower extract | Gentle herb that supports GABA pathways and helps ease occasional restlessness and nervous tension.* |
| Holy basil (Tulsi) | Adaptogenic herb studied for its ability to support stress resilience and healthy cortisol patterns over time.* |
| Green tea extract | Provides polyphenols and natural antioxidants that work with L‑theanine for calm attention and oxidative stress support.* |
| Magnolia bark and cocoa seed | Botanicals used to support mood, ease occasional worry and complement the core adaptogen blend.* |
Science spotlight on CortiResponse ingredients
Ashwagandha has been studied in adults with chronic stress, where standardized extracts reduced perceived stress scores and morning cortisol compared with placebo in randomized, double‑blind trials. You can read one example in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine study .
L‑theanine has been shown to increase alpha brain wave activity and support a calm yet alert state in stressed adults. A recent triple‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial found that a single dose improved brain wave patterns and stress markers during an acute stress challenge. You can review that work in this AlphaWave® L‑theanine study .
Passionflower extract has been investigated for nervous restlessness and anxiety in human trials, with improvements in resilience and quality of life in several studies. One review of passionflower extract and nervous restlessness is available here .
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) has modern research supporting its adaptogenic role. In recent randomized trials, standardized extracts were associated with better stress scores and lower hair cortisol over eight weeks. An open access summary of this work appears in this clinical paper .
These studies use specific ingredients and protocols. CortiResponse blends similar categories of ingredients in a formula designed for general stress support, not to diagnose or treat any condition.*
How to use CortiResponse
Adults typically take two capsules daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Many people prefer one capsule in the morning and one later in the day for steady support. Others use two capsules with their most stressful time of day.*
Do not exceed the suggested serving unless your practitioner recommends a different plan. Because this product affects stress pathways, talk with your provider before combining it with prescription mood, sleep or blood pressure medications.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
How CortiResponse fits into a Mt. Angel stress and sleep routine
CortiResponse can stand alone as your daily stress support supplement. Some customers also discuss these options with their clinicians:
- Relaxing Passion Flower Lozenges for on‑the‑go calm support in the evening or before challenging events.*
- Sleepy Sleep if you and your provider decide to add gentle herbal sleep cycle support at night.*
- Good Magnesium in the evening to support muscle relaxation and a calmer wind‑down routine.*
- For people focused on mental performance during the day, CortiResponse also pairs well with Brain Advantage , our nootropic formula for memory, focus and long‑term cognitive health.*
To explore other options in this category, visit our Sleep & Mood Support collection .
Why customers trust CortiResponse for everyday stress support
CortiResponse follows the same standards as every Mt. Angel formula. We source non‑GMO ingredients, avoid unnecessary fillers, and test every batch for identity, potency, purity and safety before it leaves our Oregon facility.*
Our team has been manufacturing supplements for more than fifty years in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Because we control formulation and production end to end, we can stand behind what is on the label and in the bottle.
CortiResponse frequently asked questions
When should I take CortiResponse?
Many people take CortiResponse in the morning to start the day centered. Others prefer one capsule in the afternoon when stress tends to spike. You can adjust timing with your practitioner’s guidance.*
Will CortiResponse make me sleepy?
CortiResponse is designed for calm focus, not sedation. Most people feel steady and clear rather than drowsy. That said, everyone responds differently, so start on a day when you can notice how you feel.*
How long does it take to notice effects?
Some ingredients, like L‑theanine, may be felt within an hour. Adaptogens such as ashwagandha and holy basil are often used for several weeks to support a balanced stress response over time.*
Who should talk with a clinician before using CortiResponse?
Always talk with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or take prescription medications. This is especially important with mood, sleep, thyroid or blood pressure drugs.
