by A wellness drink that has the “Cortisol cocktail” on Tikkok with the nickname with the nickname claims that it reduces stress, restores the energy and compensates for hormones -but what do doctors say?
Cortisol is often referred to as “stress hormone”, but plays an important role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, blood pressure and in the sleep-wake cycle. Experts emphasize that fluctuations in the cortisol level are natural and advantageous, unless associated with chronic stress or underlying disease.
The recipes for the drink inclined before going to bed include coconut water for electrolytes, orange or lemon juice for vitamin C, a pinch of salt and sometimes magnesium powder. Some variations add cream made of tartar or sparkling water for taste and sparkling.
Followers of the virus drink indicate that this mixture counters “stress” loss of nutrients “stress”, but medical consensus is largely different.
According to a health advantages that were recently missing from Healthhine article, the cocktail are missing. Interested experts said that ingredients such as magnesium, potassium, sodium and vitamin C may support the overall wellness, probably not sensibly reduce their presence in a portion of cortisol or stress.
However, an ingredient falls below the others.
“Magnesium is a power package of a nutrient that is responsible for hundreds of biochemical processes in the body,” Nutritionist Beth Edwards told The Outlet.
“When we experience stressful episodes, our body will use and burn our magnesium memory faster, and we will expel more magnesium in our urine when we are stressed. So it is helpful to pick up the levels,” she added.
The nutritionist Amie Parry-Jones added: “Increased cortisol can contribute to the loss of electrolytes. A deficiency can cause a number of stress-related symptoms.”
As a result, some people may find it helpful to use a magnesium supplement. Nevertheless, the nutritionists said that people should not present a cortisol cocktail as a remedy for stress, especially before going to bed, since no strict clinical studies currently combine the drink with a sensible reduction in the cortisol level.
“Due to the separation of fiber throughout the fruit, the sugar from orange juice is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream,” said Parry-Jones. “An increase in blood sugar levels before going to bed leads to a subsequent crash when the body releases insulin.”
Parliamentary levels can increase bad sleep the next day, added Parry-Jones.
If you try the cortisol cocktail, it is best to drink it earlier a day with a meal to reduce potential blood sugar tips, the expert said. But pay attention to possible side effects from the drink.
“The sparkling water in the recipe can cause digestive symptoms such as flatulence, reflux or gas, which in turn lead to poor sleep,” said Parry-Jones.
Both nutritionists urged those who curiously attempted the cocktail to find other ways to deal with stress, including the overall picture of movement, nutrition and sleep.
