Stress Ease contains Rhodiola, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as an adaptogen to relieve the symptoms of stress and fatigue. Rhodiola is also traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to enhance physical stamina and performance.

Rhodiola is an antioxidant that reduces free radicals formed in the body.

Stress Ease maintains memory recall, mental clarity and cognitive function.

Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support the nervous system and promote sleep.

Ashwagandha supports energy production and assists with recovery from illness.

Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as a brain tonic to improve memory and cognition.

Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as a rejuvenative tonic and to enhance vitality.

Licorice is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support healthy adrenal gland function.

Stress Ease contains the amino acid tyrosine, an important precursor to hormones involved in the stress responses.

• Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola) root extract 100mg, derived from dry root minimum 400mg (stand. to contain salidroside 2mg, stand. to contain rosavin 3mg)
• Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) root extract 150mg, derived from dry root 1.5g
• Rehmannia glutinosa (Rehmannia) root extract 166.67mg, derived from dry root 1g
• Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) rhizome extract 125mg, derived from dry rhizome 1g
• Tyrosine 150mg

Adults: Take 1 tablet, twice daily, with food, or as directed by your health professional.

Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, soy, tree nuts, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Caution with cyclosporin - Licorice may lead to reduced blood concentrations of the drug (based on animal studies). Take only under the care of a health professional and monitor cyclosporin levels.

Caution with corticosteroid medications - Licorice can potentiate the effects of oral and topical corticosteroids. Monitor.

Caution with digoxin - Licorice (in high doses) may increase digoxin toxicity. Monitor.

Caution with diuretic medication (loop, thiazide and potassiumdepleting) - concurrent administration with Licorice may increase risk of hypokalaemia and hypertension due to increased potassium excretion. Monitor potassium levels.

Caution with blood pressure medication - Licorice may increase blood pressure (usually in much higher doses) and Rhodiola and Ashwagandha may (theoretically) have an additive effect with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension. Monitor blood pressure.

Caution with hypoglycaemic medication - Ashwagandha, Rhodiola and Rehmannia may have additive effects and increase the risk of hypoglycaemia (theoretical). Monitor.

Caution with thyroid hormones - Ashwagandha can increase T3 and T4 and reduce serum TSH. Concomitant use may cause additive effects. Monitor.

Caution with sedatives - Ashwagandha may potentiate the sedative effects of barbiturates, benzodiazepines and other anxiolytics (theoretical). Adverse reaction unlikely.

Caution with immunosuppressant therapy - Ashwagandha and Rhodiola may have immunostimulating effects and decrease the effectiveness of medication (theoretical). Adverse reaction unlikely.

CAUTIONS:

Contraindicated in liver and kidney disease (Licorice).

Contraindicated in pregnancy.

Caution in peptic ulcer disease - Ashwagandha may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

SIDE EFFECTS:

None noted at the recommended dose.

Licorice taken long-term and in high doses can lead to pseudoaldosteronism by binding to mineralocorticoid receptors, thus promoting sodium and fluid retention as well as potassium loss (hypokalaemia), potentially leading to hypertension. This usually occurs in much higher doses (>5g/day) and is unlikely at the dose in Stress Ease (2g/day).

COMPANION PRODUCTS:

Activated B Complex

Magnesium Citrate 900

Mind Ease

Sleep Ease