{"id":31506,"date":"2025-07-02T03:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/31506\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T03:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:06:13","slug":"does-the-viral-cortisol-cocktail-really-work-experts-explain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/31506\/","title":{"rendered":"Does the Viral Cortisol Cocktail Really Work? Experts Explain"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"1.0\">The so-called Cortisol Cocktail is all over TikTok right now. <\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"1.1\">Fans swear it will help lower levels of the stress hormone in the body. <\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"1.2\">Experts explain if it really has an effect on your stress levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">You\u2019re stressed and we get it. It\u2019s hard not to feel frazzled with everything you\u2019re dealing with daily. But if you\u2019ve already made moves to de-stress in your life and still feel like you\u2019re not getting anywhere, TikTok has a solution for you. It\u2019s called the Cortisol Cocktail, and people claim it really works to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a44778217\/how-to-lower-cortisol\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a44778217\/how-to-lower-cortisol\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"lower cortisol levels\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">lower cortisol levels<\/a>. But what does the science say?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">The name is a hat-tip to <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/cortisol-test\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/cortisol-test\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"cortisol,\" data-node-id=\"4.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cortisol,<\/a> the hormone produced by the adrenal glands (a pair of triangle-shaped glands on top of each kidney) that\u2019s usually produced in your body in response to stress. While some cortisol production is normal and even helpful, chronic exposure to the hormone raises the risk of weight gain, muscle weakness, and high blood sugar, among other things, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/cortisol-test\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/cortisol-test\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine\" data-node-id=\"4.3\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a>.<br data-node-id=\"4.5\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"body-tip css-1707dxl emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"5.0\">Meet the experts<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samanthacassetty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.samanthacassetty.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Samantha Cassetty, M.S., R.D.\" data-node-id=\"5.2\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Samantha Cassetty, M.S., R.D.<\/a>, is a plant-forward nutrition and wellness expert and co-author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=prevention-auto-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Sugar Shock\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"2b082e7f-19d4-4522-88f2-9c3975929705\" data-node-id=\"5.4\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=prevention-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/vsvs\/amazon&quot;,&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;d55f98dc-cbd6-4679-ae11-243969f8c772&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=prevention-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=pv-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=pv-soc-lift-20&quot;}}}\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"amazon.com\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"9039d339-de00-4216-9cd9-8b5dead81036\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"amazon.com\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"sale | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\">Sugar Shock<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/providers\/mir-b-ali\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/providers\/mir-b-ali\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Mir Ai, M.D.\" data-node-id=\"5.7\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Mir Ai, M.D.<\/a>., is medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA; Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., is a San Francisco Bay Area-based registered dietitian and co-author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=prevention-auto-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"79e4089a-b046-42b4-9cda-64a7d9ec14da\" data-node-id=\"5.9.0\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=prevention-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/vsvp\/amazon-s-energy-burn-ultimate-nutrition-active-dp-0470277416&quot;,&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;d55f98dc-cbd6-4679-ae11-243969f8c772&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=prevention-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=pv-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=pv-soc-lift-20&quot;}}}\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"dddd895f-5c5e-456c-a1f6-88a73cd4e857\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\">Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyp.org\/nutrition\/meet-our-team\/outpatient-nutrition\/columbia\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.nyp.org\/nutrition\/meet-our-team\/outpatient-nutrition\/columbia\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Alissa Lupu, R.D.\" data-node-id=\"5.11\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Alissa Lupu, R.D.<\/a>, a nutritionist at NewYork-Presbyterian\/Columbia University Irving Medical Center <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">But can a drink or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/a65161170\/foods-that-reduce-cortisol\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/a65161170\/foods-that-reduce-cortisol\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"food help reduce cortisol levels\" data-node-id=\"7.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">food help reduce cortisol levels<\/a>? Here\u2019s what dietitians and a doctor want you to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"8.0\">What is a Cortisol Cocktail?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">There are a bunch of videos on TikTok promoting the Cortisol Cocktail, and\u2014heads up\u2014some have tie-ins with coconut water companies. But they all make similar claims that this drink will help lower levels of cortisol in your body, boost your energy, ease tension, and even balance your hormones (which, also seems to be a talking point on social media these days). <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">\u201cThis is useful to drink until you start to feel better,\u201d wrote one creator under a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@were_the_cooper\/video\/7441233464139107630\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@were_the_cooper\/video\/7441233464139107630\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"video\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"e1648b05-0285-477c-bc01-ac22a96d1e25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-node-id=\"10.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@were_the_cooper\/video\/7441233464139107630\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@were_the_cooper\/video\/7441233464139107630\" data-affiliate=\"false\" data-affiliate-network=\"\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"Company\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"58a28a2a-938a-4f43-9675-c1a46735fa48\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"Company\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\" data->video<\/a>. \u201cThis drink provides everything your adrenal need[s] to start working.\u201d <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">A fellow Cortisol Cocktail fan even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@the.ashley.lynn\/video\/7427934838054735135?q=cortisolcocktail&amp;t=1750868626607\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@the.ashley.lynn\/video\/7427934838054735135?q=cortisolcocktail&amp;t=1750868626607\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"credited\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"f7ca156a-4cad-483f-9e79-648e4e51fe13\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-node-id=\"11.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@the.ashley.lynn\/video\/7427934838054735135?q=cortisolcocktail&amp;t=1750868626607\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@the.ashley.lynn\/video\/7427934838054735135?q=cortisolcocktail&amp;t=1750868626607\" data-affiliate=\"false\" data-affiliate-network=\"\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"the.ashley.lynn\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"03f5947e-2f77-444e-b936-83d16ffa18ff\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"the.ashley.lynn\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\" data->credited<\/a> the drink with helping her to lose 54 pounds. She also noted that she has \u201cmore energy\u201d now than before she had kids.  <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Every Cortisol Cocktail recipe is slightly different, but it usually involves a mix of coconut water, fresh lemon or orange juice, magnesium powder, a little salt, and sparkling water. <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"13.0\">Do Cortisol Cocktails work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">There are a lot of promises surrounding the Cortisol Cocktail.  Experts say there\u2019s some truth behind these claims, although they\u2019re overblown. \u201cSome ingredients in the so-called Cortisol Cocktail, like magnesium and electrolytes, do play a role in how our bodies manage stress,\u201d says <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samanthacassetty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.samanthacassetty.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Samantha Cassetty, M.D., R.D.\" data-node-id=\"14.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Samantha Cassetty, M.D., R.D.<\/a>, is a plant-forward nutrition and wellness expert and co-author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=prevention-auto-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Sugar Shock\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"2b082e7f-19d4-4522-88f2-9c3975929705\" data-node-id=\"14.3\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=prevention-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/vsvs\/amazon&quot;,&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;d55f98dc-cbd6-4679-ae11-243969f8c772&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=prevention-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=pv-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Shock-Hidden-Smart-Swaps\/dp\/1950785009?tag=pv-soc-lift-20&quot;}}}\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"amazon.com\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"9039d339-de00-4216-9cd9-8b5dead81036\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"amazon.com\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"sale | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\">Sugar Shock<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">She points out that magnesium is known as a \u201crelaxation mineral\u201d because it helps to regulate the nervous system and may even help blunt the effects of stress. \u201cElectrolytes from coconut water, orange juice, and salt can support hydration, which is important for overall energy and mood,\u201d Cassetty says. \u201cHowever, no drink alone can significantly lower cortisol levels. These nutrients may help your body feel more balanced, but they\u2019re not a magic bullet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"16\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., a San Francisco Bay Area-based registered dietitian and co-author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=prevention-auto-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"79e4089a-b046-42b4-9cda-64a7d9ec14da\" data-node-id=\"16.1.0\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=prevention-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/vsvp\/amazon-s-energy-burn-ultimate-nutrition-active-dp-0470277416&quot;,&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;d55f98dc-cbd6-4679-ae11-243969f8c772&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=prevention-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=pv-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Burn-Ultimate-Nutrition-Active\/dp\/0470277416?tag=pv-soc-lift-20&quot;}}}\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"dddd895f-5c5e-456c-a1f6-88a73cd4e857\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\">Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life<\/a>, agrees. \u201cThere are several studies that suggest magnesium may help with the control of cortisol levels, but there are no randomized controlled trials that show a cause and effect,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Upton also says that there\u2019s \u201cmore hype than true help\u201d with the Cortisol Cocktail controlling cortisol levels. \u201cCoconut water has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/a37930195\/does-apple-cider-vinegar-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/food-nutrition\/a37930195\/does-apple-cider-vinegar-work\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"health halo\" data-node-id=\"17.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">health halo<\/a> and naturally has magnesium, so that is likely why these cocktails have coconut water,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">As for those weight loss claims, having this drink alone is unlikely to help you lose a significant amount of weight, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/providers\/mir-b-ali\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/providers\/mir-b-ali\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Mir Ali, M.D.\" data-node-id=\"18.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Mir Ali, M.D.<\/a>, is medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA. \u201cThis drink might be helpful to some people\u2014if you\u2019re drinking this, it might fill up your stomach so you eat less,\u201d he says. \u201cBut 90% of weight loss is diet. If patients are careful with what they eat, they will be able to lose weight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Dr. Ali points out that there\u2019s no research to suggest this drink will help lower cortisol levels. \u201cSome of these ingredients may have mild anti-inflammatory effects, but I haven\u2019t seen any convincing evidence that it will lead to significant results based on these ingredients,\u201d he says.<br data-node-id=\"19.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"20.0\">Is it safe to drink a Cortisol Cocktail?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">While potential perks of the Cortisol Cocktail aren\u2019t clear, experts agree that this is a safe drink to have. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">\u201cGenerally, this type of homemade electrolyte drink is harmless for most people, especially when used occasionally to support hydration or replenishment,\u201d Cassetty says. \u201c<strong data-node-id=\"22.1\">But it\u2019s important to understand that cortisol is a hormone\u2014not something you can just \u2018flush out\u2019 with a drink.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Magnesium is an important and beneficial mineral, but Cassetty notes that some people may end up getting diarrhea from it. \u201cThe juice is also high in sugar, and so if blood sugar management is an issue, juices should be avoided,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyp.org\/nutrition\/meet-our-team\/outpatient-nutrition\/columbia\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.nyp.org\/nutrition\/meet-our-team\/outpatient-nutrition\/columbia\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Alissa Lupu, R.D.\" data-node-id=\"23.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Alissa Lupu, R.D.<\/a>, a nutritionist at NewYork-Presbyterian\/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. \u201cIf sodium is restricted for cardiovascular concerns, again, this drink should be avoided.\u201d<br data-node-id=\"23.3\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Cassetty warns that the drink \u201cmay provide a false sense of security,\u201d keeping people from actually addressing the root cause of their stress or exhaustion. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"25\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">One more thing to consider, per Cassetty: Many Americans have too much sodium, and adding salt to drinks without a medical reason, like heavy sweating from exercise or heat, could push that sodium intake even higher. <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"26.0\">How to make a Cortisol Cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">If you\u2019re still interested in giving it a try (though, again, there isn\u2019t much scientific evidence to support the claims around the drink), every recipe for the Cortisol Cocktail is slightly different, but most follow this general guide: <\/p>\n<ul data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"28.1\">1 cup coconut      water<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"28.3\">Juice from \u00bd lemon<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"28.5\">\u00bc cup orange      juice<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"28.7\">1 teaspoon of      magnesium powder<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"28.9\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"28.11\">Sparkling water on      top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"29.0\">What to do if you\u2019re worried about your cortisol levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">If you\u2019re struggling with symptoms of chronically high cortisol, like unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and muscle weakness, it\u2019s time to check in with a doctor. It\u2019s possible that this is due to an underlying health condition, and it\u2019s important to get a proper medical evaluation to find out, Dr. Ali says. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">But if your concerns are more about feeling burned out, Cassetty recommends working on your stress management toolbox. \u201cThat might include consistent sleep, regular movement, mindfulness or breathing exercises, and nourishing meals throughout the day,\u201d she says. \u201cWhile a drink like this may help you feel more supported, long-term cortisol balance comes from how you manage the stress itself\u2014not just how you hydrate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Dietary supplements are products intended to supplement the diet. They are not medicines and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. 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