Chillaxcine - Ashwagandha, L-theanine & Saffron

Chillaxine by Youth & Earth is an exlusive vegan-friendly stress-reducing supplement featuring highly bioavailable Shoden® Ashwagandha, L-theanine, and Affron® Saffron. It helps lower cortisol levels, provides anti-anxiety benefits, supports better sleep, balances metabolism, mood, and digestion, and fights free radicals with antioxidants.

Stress at any age isn’t easy to manage. However, not all stress is “bad” as it causes our natural defenses to kick in, what is termed the “fight or flight response” however, a constant state of stress isn't! When we experience stress our adrenal gland releases the well-known steroid hormone “cortisol”. Cortisol plays a role in many of our bodily functions such as our metabolism, immune response and most importantly our response to stress. If exposed to the constant release of cortisol, this chronic stress actually breaks down our skin’s elasticity and collagen. Yes, stress literally ages us. Unfortunately, chronic stress has serious consequences as it can lead to age-related diseases.

Chronic stress and cortisol also deplete an enzyme called “telomerase” which replenishes our telomeres (chromosomes' protective caps) affecting the length of the telomere. Shortening of telomeres leads to premature cellular ageing, persistent inflammation, weakened immune systems and chronic diseases associated with age.

The good news is that you can counteract or at least protect your telomeres from shortening. By watching what you eat, avoiding pollution and toxins, engaging in a regular exercise routine and most importantly, managing your stress!

Symptoms can arise when cortisol levels remain too high. Cortisol levels in the bloodstream that are elevated for a prolonged period of time (such as those associated with chronic stress) are known to have negative effects.

One of the most common symptoms of elevated cortisol levels is fatigue, as the hormone can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to feelings of exhaustion. Other symptoms can include anxiety, depression, weight gain, and weakened immune function.

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels have also been linked to a number of long-term health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. This is because cortisol can have a harmful effect on the body's cells and tissues over time, leading to inflammation and damage.

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera, fam. Solanaceae) also known as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry, is a yellow-flowering, evergreen shrub. It has been used for over 3,000 years to manage stress. This “power herb” is an adaptogen that mimics the body’s own stress-reducing hormones and increases the body’s ability to recover from stress. Unlike other adaptogens, it has a sedatory effect that helps with anxiety and restores sleep. Studies show that it helps reduce the key to stress, “cortisol levels”.

Ashwagandha Shoden® is a clinically proven, high-potency extract of the Ashwagandha plant. With 35% Withanolide Glycosides ensures high bioavailability at low dosages. Thus a significant amount of Withanolides remains in the blood even after 24 hours.

When sipping on a cup of green or black tea, that sense of calmness and relaxation may be attributed to an amino acid called L-theanine. We do not naturally produce L-theanine, but it may affect the levels of serotonin and dopamine in our brain, which affect our mood and sleep, as well as cortisol levels, which help our bodies cope with stress. We have added L-theanine to reduce anxiety, stress and sleep disorders. Stressful situations often cause increased blood pressure. L-theanine may be beneficial in aiding normalising stress-induced blood pressure. It also has inflammatory and antioxidant properties which may help your immune system, decreasing the incidences of upper respiratory tract infections and improving inflammation in the intestinal tract.

Many of us know Saffron as the most expensive spice due to its labour-intensive harvesting method. The Crocus Sativus flower, commonly known as the saffron crocus, is harvested by hand. "Saffron" refers to the flower's thread-like structures, called stigmas. Saffron is a potent antioxidant which fights free radicals. According to research, it may improve your mood, memory and learning ability as well as protect your brain cells from oxidative damage. Nicknamed the "Sunshine spice", studies have shown that it may support the treatment of symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression. Smelling saffron for 20 minutes has been linked to helping reduce PMS symptoms like anxiety and reducing stress hormone levels. Further studies indicate both eating and smelling saffron may help reduce irritability and cravings over this time.