Comparison
Cortisol Control and CalmEssence
Cortisol Control (Nugenix) lists 7 distinct ingredients and CalmEssence (Pure Essence) 7 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 5 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.53.
| Ingredient | Cortisol Control | CalmEssence |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha | 125 mg | 150 mg |
| Theanine | 200 mg | 150 mg |
| Rhodiola | 100 mg | 50 mg |
| Cordyceps | 200 mg | 120 mg |
| Magnolia | not disclosed | 100 mg |
| Eleuthero | 75 mg | |
| Schisandra | 75 mg | |
| Holy Basil | 75 mg | |
| Phellodendron | not disclosed |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Cortisol Control, 2 capsules; CalmEssence, 1 capsule. Current labels entered June 2021 and February 2025. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Cortisol ControlNugenix: every row against all products listing it
- CalmEssencePure Essence: every row against all products listing it