Trying to lose weight can increase stress without the dieter realizing it, according to a recent article in USA Today. A study led by Janet Tomiyama at the University of California-San Francisco found that people who restrict calories have an increased level of the stress hormone cortisol. Participants who cut calories had higher levels of [read more]

The October 2009 issue of First for Women featured Relora for its ability to keep cortisol levels in balance. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can keep the brain in a state of hyperarousal, which may lead to poor sleep and morning exhaustion. The magazine cited research conducted at Cincinnati’s LaValle Metabolic Institute, where 86 [read more]