The short answer · Cortisol
Take ashwagandha & phosphatidylserine for cortisol. This is the one to buy.

Life Extension, Cognitex® Elite, 60 Vegetarian Tablets
4.7· 583 ratings· $1.30/serving
Ashwagandha 125 mg — below the studied 300-600 mg window
Of 956 products scored for Cortisol, Life Extension, Cognitex® Elite, 60 Vegetarian Tablets ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 79. Ashwagandha is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
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The form“Why Ashwagandha & Phosphatidylserine?”Evidence Strong evidence
Ashwagandha is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
- AshwagandhaThe pick
Strong evidence · 125 mg
Adaptogenic root (Withania somnifera) from Ayurveda; KSM-66 and Sensoril are the best-studied extracts, with strongest evidence for lowering cortisol and stress-related fatigue.
- PhosphatidylserineThe pick
Limited evidence · 100 g
Phospholipid concentrated in brain cell membranes; soy- or sunflower-derived supplements are used to support memory, cognition, and cortisol regulation under stress.
- Adaptogens
Moderate evidence · 3290 mg
A functional category of botanicals - including ashwagandha, rhodiola, and eleuthero - traditionally used to help the body resist physical and mental stress.
The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”Dose fit 94
Ashwagandha at 125 mg sits below the studied 300-600 mg window.
Ashwagandha
Studied window 300-600 mg · this pick 125 mg
Phosphatidylserine
Studied window 0.4-0.8 g · this pick 100 g
The ranking“Why should I trust this pick?”Trust 69
Mixed trust signals — ratings are positive but the base is limited. Each product gets a DoseRank score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value. Retailer links may be affiliate links — the scoring model decides placement, never payment from a brand.
- 956 products scored
- Never paid placement
- Evidence level: Strong · 68
- 217 brands
- 4 ingredients
The price“Can I do better than $1.30 a serving?”Value 34
$1.30 per serving — high price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.24 per serving.
- 9Swanson Vitamins, Ultimate Ashwagandha, 250 mg , 60 Veggie CapsulesScore 66 · $0.24/servingiHerb
- 7Double Wood Supplements, Ashwagandha, 2 fl oz (60 ml)Score 66 · $0.33/servingiHerb
Why not the absolute cheapest? The DoseRank score also weighs clinical strength, evidence, dose fit and trust — the very cheapest listings rarely hold up everywhere else.
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The #1 pick is $1.30 a serving.Life Extension, Cognitex® Elite, 60 Vegetarian Tablets — in stock at a tracked retailer.
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Life Extension, Cognitex® Elite, 60 Vegetarian Tablets ranks #1 for Cortisol with a DoseRank score of 79. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 956 products scored for this outcome.