
“Vivana supports the body’s interconnected systems with thoughtful, evidence-informed formulations rather than chasing one symptom after another.”
Support for stress, sleep and the changing midlife body. Cortisol Control combines 8 thoughtfully selected ingredients to support stress response during demanding days, promote relaxation and restful nights, while addressing the concerns surrounding cortisol and abdominal fat accumulation during perimenopause and menopause.
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WHAT IS CORTISOL CONTROL ?
Hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause, or a stressful and demanding life, can throw your cortisol - your body’s primary stress hormone - out of balance.
The result? Sleepless nights, midday burnout, regular cravings, and stubborn changes in where your body holds fat.
Vivana Cortisol Control helps you reset. Powered by eight complementary active ingredients, carefully selected by Vivana Labs experts, including Ashwagandha KSM-66 and Phosphatidylserine, it helps regulate your stress response, support metabolic health, and make winding down at the end of the day feel effortless again.
Shift Out of Alert Mode.
When stress lingers longer than it should, your system stays on standby. CORTISOL CONTROL supports a balanced stress response and nervous-system steadiness, helping your body ease out of prolonged alert signalling. Because survival mode isn’t meant to be permanent.
Calm the Edge.
When pressure turns into irritability or low-level anxiety, you don’t need to feel dulled, you need control. CORTISOL CONTROL supports relaxed focus and emotional balance, helping you respond deliberately instead of reacting automatically.
Unwind. Without Sedation.
Evening calm shouldn’t mean knocking yourself out. CORTISOL CONTROL supports your natural relaxation pathways, helping your system shift from stimulation to steadiness. Wind down naturally. This is functional calm, not forced sleep.
Stay Sharp. Stay Steady.
Stress can cloud your thinking before you even notice. CORTISOL CONTROL supports cognitive performance and resilience under pressure, promoting a focused calm. Because clarity should hold up, even when your day doesn’t.
Wake Up Like You Actually Slept.
When your system never fully powers down, sleep stays shallow and mornings feel heavy. CORTISOL CONTROL supports deeper, more restorative rest, so you wake up feeling like the night actually did its job.
Have a say on how belly fat shows up during menopause .
Stress does not stop at mood or sleep. In midlife, prolonged cortisol signalling can interact with glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity and the body’s tendency to store fat around the abdomen. That is why stress support matters beyond feeling calmer.
1. Stress Is a System. So Is the Formula.
Stress involves more than cortisol alone. The body's response includes hormonal signalling, nervous-system activity and changes in how alert or relaxed we feel throughout the day. CORTISOL CONTROL brings together eight complementary active ingredients, including Ashwagandha KSM-66®, phosphatidylserine, L-theanine and holy basil, in a formula developed around these interconnected aspects of stress.
Not one ingredient expected to do everything. A considered approach to the wider stress response.
2. Ashwagandha KSM-66® and Phosphatidylserine at Its Core.
CORTISOL CONTROL combines Ashwagandha KSM-66®, a clinically studied root extract, with phosphatidylserine, a phospholipid naturally present in cell membranes. Ashwagandha has been investigated in human studies examining perceived stress, cortisol and sleep-related outcomes. Phosphatidylserine has also been studied in relation to the body's response to demanding conditions. They form part of the scientific rationale behind the formula, alongside six other carefully selected ingredients.
3. Calm Shouldn't Come at the Expense of Clarity.
When life is demanding, you don't necessarily want to switch off. You want to feel less overwhelmed while remaining present, focused and capable. L-theanine, taurine and GABA were selected as part of the formula's approach to the balance between nervous-system activity and relaxation. Together with the other ingredients, they give CORTISOL CONTROL a broader formulation rationale than simply promoting drowsiness. The goal is functional calm, not sedation.
4. Your Evening Starts Before You Go to Bed.
A restless night often begins with a day that never seems to end. Feeling mentally switched on late into the evening can make it harder to settle into a consistent bedtime routine. CORTISOL CONTROL combines glycine, L-theanine, GABA and ashwagandha in a formula designed around evening wind-down and relaxation. Glycine and L-theanine have been investigated in human research on sleep-related outcomes, while ashwagandha has been studied in relation to stress and sleep. Rather than relying on a single sleep-focused ingredient, Vivana Labs selected a combination that reflects the relationship between daytime pressure and the ability to unwind at night. Because a better evening isn't just about the moment your head reaches the pillow.
5. The Midlife Waistline Connection.
During perimenopause and menopause, changes in oestrogen, sleep and stress physiology can coincide with changes in abdominal fat distribution. Cortisol is part of that wider biological picture. Prolonged stress signalling can interact with glucose regulation, appetite and metabolic processes, although it is not the sole explanation for midlife weight changes. This is why Vivana Labs considered the broader stress response when developing CORTISOL CONTROL, rather than treating stress as only a question of mood.
6. Eight Ingredients. One Daily Routine.
Ashwagandha KSM-66®, phosphatidylserine, L-theanine, holy basil, glycine, schisandra, taurine and GABA. Each ingredient was selected for its place in a broader formulation, rather than added simply to make the label longer. Eight complementary actives. One considered approach to stress, evening wind-down and the changing demands of midlife.
Two capsules. In the evening. Every day.
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"By 9pm my body was done. My brain was throwing a TED talk. Cortisol Control hasn't switched my brain off, because nothing does. It just feels quieter in there. I read books in the evening again. I'd forgotten that was a thing."
Emma, 45 - Cardiff
"I needed evening calm without feeling drugged. This is the first thing I've tried that sits between herbal-tea-and-vibes and 'go see your GP'. Properly thought-through ingredients. That's the bit I trust."
Hannah, 50 - Leeds
"Perimenopause turned my evenings into chaos. Hot. Wired. Running through tomorrow's to-do list while sat on the sofa. Cortisol Control feels like my evenings belong to me again. Not every night. But more often than they did."
Priya, 47, London
"I was sceptical. I'd written off the whole adaptogen thing as Instagram nonsense. Then I read the formulation. Then I read who made it. I'm now the person recommending it at a dinner party, which is a sentence I never expected to type."
Sarah, 49 Manchester
"I'm not the wind-down type. I work, then I work in my head, then I lie there annoyed at myself for working in my head. Cortisol Control is the first thing that's helped me close the loop. Doesn't knock you out. Just helps you actually stop."
Dan, 51, Birmingham

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Everything you need to know, answered simply.
CORTISOL CONTROL is designed for the “tired but wired” evening state.
It supports a smoother transition from high-alert daytime mode into night-time wind-down. When your body feels physically exhausted but your mind refuses to power down, this formula supports a more natural descent into rest.
It’s not about forcing sleep. It’s about helping your system shift gears.
CORTISOL CONTROL is for people who:
If your evenings feel overstimulated rather than calm, this is your formula.
Take the recommended dose in the evening, approximately 30–60 minutes before bed, with water.
Consistency supports pattern change. Your body responds best when rhythm is predictable.
You can take it nightly.
CORTISOL CONTROL works best as part of a consistent evening rhythm, especially if your system tends to stay “on” by default. Some people use it daily; others use it during higher-stress periods.
Listen to your pattern. Then stay consistent.
CORTISOL CONTROL is designed to support relaxation, not sedation.
It does not aim to “knock you out.” Most people do not report morning grogginess when taken as directed. The goal is a calmer descent into sleep, not forced unconsciousness.
If you feel unusually heavy the next morning, review your timing and dose, and consider taking it slightly earlier in the evening.
Yes, and many people do.
Magnesium supports normal nervous system function and psychological balance. Taken together in the evening, they can complement each other:
Same direction. Different mechanisms.
Yes.
A common Vivana rhythm looks like this:
One supports your day. The other supports your descent into rest.
System logic. Not random stacking.
Yes.
CORTISOL CONTROL is nutritional support. HRT is medical therapy. They serve different roles.
Many people use CORTISOL CONTROL alongside HRT to support evening calm. If you’re under medical supervision, simply inform your clinician about any supplements you’re taking.
If you are already using prescription sleep medication or multiple calming supplements, consult your healthcare provider before combining them.
Layering too many “calm” products isn’t always better. Intelligent pairing is.
If you are taking:
Consult your healthcare professional before adding this supplement.
Responsible supplementation means informed decisions.
CORTISOL CONTROL lists soya as an allergen.
If you have a soy allergy or sensitivity, this product is not suitable for you.
If you are unsure about your sensitivity level, consult your healthcare provider before use.
Relaxation means your nervous system shifts toward calm.
Sedation means you are chemically suppressed.
CORTISOL CONTROL is formulated to support relaxation: helping the body move out of high-alert mode, without forcing unconsciousness.
You should still feel like you. Just less wired.
Some people notice a shift within the first week. For others, the effect becomes clearer after 2–4 weeks of consistent evening use.
The goal is pattern change, not a dramatic one-night difference.
Evaluate after a few weeks, not one evening.
CORTISOL CONTROL is formulated primarily for evening use. It is not an emergency solution. It’s here to build resilience, throughout the day, especially when combined with Balance+.
So whatever is happening during the day, your body becomes more prepared to cope with it.
If your stress peaks mid-afternoon, focus first on daytime foundations like:
If you’re unsure about timing adjustments, consult your healthcare provider before moving it earlier in the day.
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En préménopause, j'ai eu l'occasion de tester différents compléments alimentaires.
Mais la belle découverte associé au magnésium c'est le Cortisol Control. Après plus de 2 mois d'utilisation régulière, j'ai constaté deux bénéfices concrets : le stress et ça aide le métabolisme.
Je le recommande sans hésiter à toutes les femmes traversant cette période.
Bonjour Sophie, merci beaucoup pour votre superbe retour ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que le Cortisol Control vous accompagne bien durant cette période. Votre recommandation signifie beaucoup pour nous. Prenez soin de vous !
I was waking up stressed before I even got out of bed. That pattern has broken. I can't overstate how much that changes the whole day. I sleep like a baby. Thanks Anne-Gaelle
Sceptical after failing with other stress supplements. But I sleep like a baby now, and feel more relaxed.
Hi Concha! We're so glad to hear that Cortisol Control has made a positive difference for you. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
My period symptoms have also improved, the PMS anxiety and irritability were worse when my cortisol was high. Both have reduced together.
More resilient after a few days. Thanks Anne-Gaelle for the formula
I had a very stressful year professionally. I think without this I would have broken down completely. It kept the edge off in a way I can feel.
Ça fonctionne. C'est rare pour un complément dans mon expérience.
Sceptical because I'd tried similar things with nothing to show. I gave it three months before forming an opinion. By month two it was clear.
Ça fonctionne. C'est rare pour un complément dans mon expérience.
Sceptical because I'd tried similar things with nothing to show. I gave it three months before forming an opinion. By month two it was clear.
Much less stress since I take these.
Works. Wish I'd found it earlier. Thanks Anne-Gaelle!
Je ne me réveille presque plus à 3h du matin.
Viel weniger Stress. Ich wache nachts kaum noch auf.
I was taking ashwagandha separately. Something about this full combination feels more balanced than the single herb alone. Hard to explain but the difference is real.
Mucho menos estrés desde que lo tomo. La ansiedad nocturna ha desaparecido casi por completo. Cuatro meses y sigue funcionando.
Mucho menos estrés desde que lo tomo. La ansiedad nocturna ha desaparecido casi por completo. Cuatro meses y sigue funcionando.
My skin improved too. Stress and breakouts always went together for me.
My skin improved too. Stress and breakouts always went together for me.
I don't crash after work anymore. That change matters most to me.
I take it mid-afternoon. No drowsiness, just calmer.
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