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Stress: Ingredient shortlist

A focused set of ingredients and comparison rules for stress-category shopping and clean shortlists.

Stress

Start here: pick one ingredient, then compare 2–4 products side by side before you buy.

If you only do one thing, keep your compare list small. Two near-identical listings can look different once you line up serving size and capsule count.

  • Format first: choose capsule, powder, gummy, or liquid.
  • Serving math: use servings per container to estimate how long it lasts.
  • Keep labels readable: single-ingredient listings are easiest to compare at the start.

Ingredient shortlist

Start with these ingredients, then compare products in the catalog.

Ashwagandha

Listings vary by extract naming and serving size; compare serving directions and formula simplicity.

L-Theanine

Often sold as a simple single ingredient, so format and serving size are the main comparison points.

Rhodiola

Typically capsule-based; compare serving size, extract naming, and whether the label stays single-ingredient.

Magnesium

A broad category with many forms; comparisons usually come down to form name, capsule count, and serving size.

Popular guides

Shopping tips and comparisons tied to stress.

Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and the Language of Adaptogens

A clear guide to the vocabulary around popular ‘adaptogen’ ingredients—standardized extracts, blends, and what labels are really saying.
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Stress-Friendly Day Design for a Busy Brain

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