If you've been feeling tired but wired, struggling to fall asleep, or sometimes noticing puffiness or water retention, it might be time to check in with your stress levels. Or, more specifically, your cortisol.
Our registered Nutritional Therapist, Danielle Clifton, explains how high cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, may impact everything from your mood and energy to your sleep and digestion. And, more importantly, what you can do about it.
What Does High Cortisol Look Like?
When cortisol is elevated, it can affect nearly every part of the body. Common signs include:
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Puffiness, especially around the face
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Water retention or bloating
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Feeling wired, but exhausted
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Low mood
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Difficulty sleeping, particularly at night
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Changes in appetite or cravings
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Why Balanced Nutrition Matters?
One of the lesser-known effects of high cortisol is its impact on your nutrient levels. Vitamin C, for example, is rapidly used up during periods of stress. And yet, this essential vitamin plays a key role in:
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Supporting your nervous system
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Maintaining immune health
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Combating oxidative stress
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Reducing tiredness and fatigue
Without replenishment, your body can start to struggle. This is where targeted nutrition comes in.
Meet Grass & Co. ACTIVE SUPER GREENS
If you suspect high cortisol might be affecting your wellbeing, it’s worth looking at how you’re fuelling your body. A simple, effective place to start? Try adding Grass & Co.'s ACTIVE Greens Powder to your daily routine.
This nutrient-dense Super Greens Powder is designed to help you feel more balanced, energised, and supported from the inside out.
What’s inside?
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Ashwagandha KSM-66 – a well-studied adaptogen that helps your body adapt to stress
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Lion’s Mane – supports cognitive clarity and focus
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Vitamin C – vital for nervous system support and immune resilience
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A powerful blend of mineral-rich greens like chlorella, spirulina, and kelp
Try ACTIVE GREENS Today
If you’ve been wondering whether high cortisol could be holding you back, now’s the time to support your body with what it really needs.
