- Eric First, M.D., FAIS and Matthew Roberts, PhD.

Stress can negatively affect the 3 main systems involved in the stress response; Nervous, Immune, and Endocrine (think hormones) Systems.

Fig 1. Stress can negatively affect the 3 main systems involved in the stress response; Nervous, Immune, and Endocrine Systems. R3SET Stress Eating Supplement was formulated to address the overproduction of cortisol, provide a feeling of fullness (activate leptin) and helps rebalance 3 systems and the hunger hormones: Leptin and Ghrelin.

During persistent stress, the body develops an Imbalance of the 3 systems (depletion of neurotransmitters, hormones (cortisol as the main one), increases in inflammatory mediators among other things. Additionally, stress has an effect on the 2 main hormones that regulate your appetite and metabolism:

1. Leptin – “Satiety Hormone,” - signals that you are full so you quit eating
2. Grehlin - “Hunger Hormone” -signals hunger so you eat

Under stress conditions, the brain needs fuel in the form of sugar. In response, the brain send signals to release excessive cortisol, which in turn causes release of grehlin, that tells you to eat; usually sugary high fat foods.

R3SET Stress Eating Supplement: As with our original Products R3SET Calm and RESET Unwind, we selected the optimal ingredients and lowest effective doses based on clinical and scientific studies, as a number of our ingredients work synergistically (“better together”) so there is no rationale to use high doses of both. Additionally, we have also selected ingredients that help to maintain healthy energy metabolism including Apple Cider Vinegar, Chromium Picolinate, a key mineral, obtained through our diets (broccoli BTW, has the highest amount among veggies (homeostasis). Below is an illustration of the product. This novel new capsule format, incorporates a 2-phase release system; a liquid (faster), and a solid (for longer release).

Additionally, the separation of the two compartments, allows us to use fat soluble ingredients (in the oil phase), as well as water soluble ingredients in the solid phase and the ability to combine ingredients that were previously incompatible!

Fig 2. R3SET Stress Eating Supplement:  the separation of the two compartments, allows us to use fat soluble ingredients (in the oil phase), as well as water soluble ingredients in the solid phase and the ability to combine ingredients that were previously incompatible.

Suggested time to take it should be no surprise; given the scientific studies that indicate the majority of stress-eaters tend to do so in the  late afternoon/evening when we find ourselves reaching for something we probably shouldn’t...

In addition to taking R3SET Stress Eating daily, there are some everyday simple things you can do; try preparing snacks in advance to control portion size or even using a food journal to track what you eat, how much of it and when.

To learn more about the ingredients and what they do, please visit The Stress Experts at: www.R3SET.com

Check out some of our other blog articles that dive a bit deeper into some of these holistic approaches.