Nervous System Bundle

Supports parasympathetic recovery and restful sleep*
Magnesium glycinate supports the biological conditions for calm and restful sleep — the foundation your nervous system needs to downregulate. Research suggests it may support sleep quality in adults reporting poor sleep, over weeks of consistent use.*

Supports the body's stress response*
Ashwagandha is studied for its role in modulating the HPA axis — the system that determines how reactive your body is to stress. Research most reliably supports its effect on the cortisol pathway; the effect on how stressed you feel is more variable from person to person.*

Two mechanisms, one arc*
Magnesium supports the downstream conditions for calm; ashwagandha supports the upstream stress-response system itself. Together they cover two sides of the same regulatory picture — not one mechanism at a time.*

Built for consistency*
Both compounds work on the long arc, over 4–8 weeks of consistent daily use. This is a foundation you build into a routine, not something you feel overnight.*

Schuster, J. et al. (2025) — Nature and Science of Sleep
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 155 adults reporting poor sleep found that magnesium bisglycinate at 250mg elemental magnesium daily — the same form used in Pure Magnesium Power — was associated with a significant reduction in insomnia severity over four weeks compared to placebo, with the strongest effects in participants whose baseline dietary magnesium intake was lower.

What this means for this formulation: This is the load-bearing magnesium study — it used the same form and a comparable dose to the magnesium in this bundle. The effect was modest and showed up over weeks of consistent use. That's the honest shape of the evidence.

Boyle, N.B. et al. (2017) — Nutrients
A systematic review examining magnesium and the body's stress response found magnesium supplementation was associated with reductions in cortisol and other stress-hormone responses, with evidence strongest in populations with lower baseline magnesium status.

What this means for this formulation: Evidence is strongest in magnesium-insufficient populations — which describes many chronically stressed adults. It supports magnesium's role as a nutritional foundation for nervous system support rather than a quick fix.

Chandrasekhar, K. et al. (2012) — Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 64 adults with chronic stress found that 600mg/day of full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract over 60 days was associated with significant reductions in serum cortisol compared to placebo.

What this means for this formulation: This is the foundational ashwagandha trial, and it used the same dose and form as the ashwagandha in this bundle — 600mg of full-spectrum root extract. It's the study the rest of the research base is anchored to.

Bachour, G. et al. (2025) — BJPsych Open
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 randomized controlled trials in 873 participants found ashwagandha supplementation was associated with statistically significant reductions in cortisol at 8 weeks.

What this means for this formulation: This is the most current and comprehensive synthesis to date. It confirms the cortisol finding across a large pooled population — which is why cortisol modulation is the most reliable claim in this category.

Albalawi, A.A. et al. (2025) — Nutrition and Health
A meta-analysis confirmed a significant reduction in cortisol but found no significant effect on perceived stress.

What this means for this formulation: This is the honest nuance most supplement marketing skips. The cortisol-modulation finding is robust; the effect on felt stress is more variable. We'd rather tell you that — research most reliably supports the cortisol pathway, and the subjective experience of it varies from person to person.

The studies above are classified as Level B evidence — strong meta-analytic support for cortisol modulation and magnesium's sleep effects, with more variable findings on subjective stress. Individual results vary based on baseline status, dosage consistency, and lifestyle factors.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Pure Magnesium Power — Magnesium (from 2,500mg Magnesium Glycinate), 275mg elemental magnesium per serving (65% DV). Other ingredients: Hypromellose (capsule), Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour.

Ashwagandha with Black Pepper — Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)(root) 650mg, Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)(fruit) 5mg. Other ingredients: Pullulan capsules.

Pure Magnesium Power: Take three (3) capsules once daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Best taken in the evening, 30–60 minutes before sleep. May be taken with or without food.

Ashwagandha with Black Pepper: Take one (1) capsule twice daily, 20–30 minutes before a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Both work through consistent daily use — the research timelines run over weeks, not days. Do not exceed the recommended dose of either product.

How the bundle fits your practice:
The two supplements anchor naturally to different points in your day. Take Pure Magnesium Power in the evening, 30–60 minutes before sleep, as part of your wind-down. Take Ashwagandha with meals — one capsule twice daily — as the daytime layer.

Treat them as one layer of a larger practice, not the whole thing. The nervous system work, the sleep, the boundaries you hold — those are the practice. The bundle supports the biology underneath it: magnesium creating the conditions for calm, ashwagandha supporting the system that sets your reactivity to stress. The consistency is what makes the research timeline work for you — both compounds reward steady daily use over weeks, not occasional use.*

Q: Why these two together?
A: They work on different parts of the same arc. Magnesium supports the downstream conditions for calm and sleep; ashwagandha supports the upstream stress-response system — the HPA axis that influences how reactive your body is. Many people use both as a daily foundation rather than addressing one mechanism at a time.

Q: How long until I notice a difference?
A: Both work on the long arc. Research timelines for magnesium (sleep quality) and ashwagandha (cortisol) run 4–8 weeks of consistent daily use. One honest note on ashwagandha: research most reliably supports its effect on cortisol; the effect on how stressed you feel is more variable from person to person.

Q: How do I take them?
A: Magnesium — three capsules once daily, best in the evening before sleep. Ashwagandha — one capsule twice daily, with meals. Don't exceed the recommended dose of either.

Q: Can I take these alongside other supplements or medications?
A: Ashwagandha has specific considerations. If you have a thyroid condition or an autoimmune condition, are taking sedatives, immunosuppressants, thyroid medications, or any prescription medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before starting. Magnesium can also interact with certain medications, including some antibiotics, diuretics, and bisphosphonates — if you take any prescription medication, check with your provider first.

Q: Is this a substitute for nervous system practices?
A: No. The bundle supports the biology while you do the behavioral work — it doesn't replace it. It's designed for people already building a regulation practice who want the nutritional foundation underneath it.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.

Ashwagandha has specific considerations: If you have a thyroid condition, an autoimmune condition, are taking sedatives, immunosuppressants, thyroid medications, or any prescription medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare provider before starting. Both products: pregnant or nursing individuals, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before use. As with all supplements, individual results vary.