NOW Supplements, Relora 300 mg (a Blend of Plant Extracts from Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense), 120 Veg Capsules

It took about a week of daily use to actually notice a difference. I take two capsules every morning and I’m able to avoid overeating or binging on cravings. It’s no Semaglutide, but a decent and safer alternative for an appetite suppressant.

I was misdiagnosed with hypothyroidism due stress because my lab results indicated I had no TSH with `normal' T3/T4, cortisol through the roof and elevated lymphocytes.When I stumbled across the book  Stop the Thyroid Madness: a Patient Revolution Against Decades of Inferior Treatment  on this site, I was able to get an accurate diagnosis of HPA-axis Dysfunction due to severe neck injuries including whiplash, cervical disc herniations and degenerative disc disorder . . . all caused by a car collision in 2006. I am now taking supplements that have improved my health immensely for very little cost, and Relora is one of them.When I was first researching Amazon.com for reviews, I was put off that this was a weight loss supplement recommended by Dr. Oz. However, when I read this initial review further, I also saw that this was for reduction of cortisol levels. Regulating cortisol is an important step to calming your adrenal glands out of the `fight or flight' mode I had constantly been in for months. I felt like I was having a nervous breakdown, nearly jumping out of my own skin and easy to startle if someone simply walked up behind me and said "Hi!"I took two the first morning after Relora arrived. Then I took one before I ate lunch. A couple hours after my first dose, I noticed I felt markedly calm and no emo-eating issues. From Monday morning to Friday morning I had lost 5 pounds without any diet or exercise changes (keep in mind I have a physical job and eat healthy to begin with). In fact, I was short on time for grocery shopping so I ended up eating Mc D's one night, Subway's 12-inch Veggie Delite w/ avocado the next night and two slices of Sbarro's pizza Saturday night. So now that I bought groceries and will be back to my normal eating habits, I should see more pounds pour off my stressed body.Now I take the first one by opening the capsule and pouring the Relora under my tongue for quicker absorption. Then I make my morning vitamin drink a few hours later and take Relora in capsule form for slower release. Then I take my third capsule sublingually again right before I go to lunch. I am so happy this supplement is affordable, because there is no cure/reversal for HPA-axis Dysfunction and I will need to keep this as a part of my daily supplements for the rest of my life (which means I used the convenient option to have this shipped to my home monthly).BOTTOM LINE: The effectiveness of Relora for anyone is whether or not you have an issue that requires lowering your cortisol levels. If you have low or healthy cortisol, then you probably will not see much difference. IF you are taking this as a weight loss supplement because you think it is a magic pill and won't need to make ANY lifestyle improvements . . . then it probably will not work for you.I highly recommend getting routine lab work done to include your TSH, T3/T4, cortisol, DHEA and ACTH to see what (if any) health condition your have before starting ANY supplements.

This is such a good product. I started taking Relora about one week ago, so my review may be premature. But, I am so pleased. I saw an advertisement for Relacore on television and came to Amazon to see if I could find it. A relative took it a few years ago and had good results. She has a lot of health issues and stopped taking it because of contraindications with her prescription medicines. The brands I found here did not have good reviews, but I saw Relora and decided to do my research. It seemed good and I decided to eventually order it.While out and about, I bought my first bottle at a local health food market. I tried my first capsule around 4:00 PM in the afternoon and within an hour felt calm fall like gentle rain. Don't mean to wax poetic, but the effect was so smooth, that I was really amazed how good I felt. I relaxed for the evening and then took another capsule before bed. I was a little concerned that maybe I had taken one too soon, but had no ill effects. I slept soundly and even dreamed (not usually a dreamer, at least I do not remember them).When I awoke the next morning, I lay in bed for awhile and actually rested without having the mental argument with myself about all the things I had to do. I still had tasks to complete, but felt really confident that they would be done and I did not stress.For the first few days, I felt a little lazy (judgment call) and really took the time to rest. Something I had not done in a while. It was good not to hear self-criticism about what I was or was not doing, or hear, from myself, what I should do even though I was extremely tired. After a few days of Relora and relaxation, I noticed that some nagging ailments had subsided. No more stiff neck, I have Achilles tendonitis, but the pain is a lot better, no daily headache after working on the computer and my sinuses and allergies have greatly improved.As far as weight loss, I believe that will come too. I find it easier to exercise and my cravings for sweets are controllable. They still come, but I do not eat mindlessly, now.Today a friend noticed that my midriff was a little thinner. I did notice that I need another notch on my belt, lol. I am in no hurry, and want to really give my attention to the journey, and really be there--not just looking for the result. Relora is helping me do that. Living in the moment is a lot of fun.

It's not effective

Anxiety and Panic attacks are gone.