The reality? Dubious, says Lambert. ‘While it may contain some healthy ingredients, the “cortisol cocktail” isn’t proven to boost the function of the adrenal glands. Adrenal fatigue itself isn’t a scientifically proven concept, it’s a general term used to describe a group of symptoms that aren’t specific. Examples of those symptoms include tiredness, weakness, sleep problems and cravings for sugar and salt. So no, the health claims for cortisol cocktails do not have scientific evidence to back them up.’
What is a cortisol cocktail? And can it really lower stress levels?
