One of the fastest growing categories in the sports nutrition industry is the “stress management” category. With more and more research out there showing the problems that can arise with chronic stress, thew supplement industry of course is going to find something to help combat that.
Well not only do we have one of the fastest growing categories… we also have one of the fastest growing brands now. Today, we are here to talk about one of our favorite products from one of our favorite brands. Glaxon has hit the industry by storm over the past two years. So much so that they won our 2020 Breakout Brand of the Year. This is considerable as 2020 was not necessarily the year ma y brands grew.
We won’t waste your time anymore, we are going to take a look at their new product Serenity V2, a stress support supplement meant to aid with cortisol, mood, and overall well-being.
Ingredient Profile
Sunflower Lecithin (65% Phosphatidylserine) – 450mg
The first ingredient in Serenity V2 is Sunflower Lecithin, and it is a source of Phosphatidylserine (PS). PS is an ingredient that is gaining in popularity, and has some great research behind it, and we love that we are seeing more and more of it. It has many uses, and most people think of it as a way to reduce stress. This is true of course, however it has a variety of benefits.
In a study done on the elderly in Japan showed that after 6 months of supplementing with PS, subjects had improved memory function. This was done with 300mg of PS per day. Another study using 800mg of PS per day showed that it was very effective at reducing stress in healthy males.
What truly makes PS great, is that it has a wide range of effective doses, and you will find it at 100mg, all the way up to 800mg per day. You’re getting a solid dose of PS in Serenity.
Japanese Pagoda Tree Extract (95% Quercetin) – 200mg
The next ingredient in Serenity is Japanese Pagoda Tree Extract. This has been added as a source of Quercetin, a popular ingredient in supplements. To keep it simple, Quercetin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Quercetin is a flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, and grains, and it is actually a pigment. There are many reasons as to why a product would contain Quercetin. From exercise performance to blood pressure health, Quercetin is certainly a solid addition to Serenity V2.
At a 95% standardization, you are getting a solid dose of Quercetin.
Magnolia Bark Extract (90% Magnolol/Honokiol) – 200mg
Magnolia is certainly an interesting ingredient to see in Serenity, and we welcome it with open arms. Magnolia has a wide array of benefits, and is is typically thought of as an anti-inflamatory.
One of the standardized ingredient, Honokiol actually has been shown to have neuroprotective effects. Another study showed that the combination of Magnolia and Honokiol may have anti-depressant like effects on rodents.
It is a nice addition, and you get 200mg at a 90% standardization of both Magnolia and Honokiol in Serenity V2.
Shoden® (35% Withanolides) – 120mg
For the most part, most anti-cortisol supplement are going to have Ashwagandha these days. Ashwagandha has a wealth of studies behind it, and y0u usually see the same KSM-66® in every product. Well Glaxon decided to use a different form of the popular ingredient, with a different standardization of Withanolides (the active ingredient in Ashwagandha).
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study, Shoden® at 120mg was sh0wn to be beneficial for improving sleep quality when compared to a placebo.
At 120mg, it is at the clinical dose.
L-Theanine – 100mg
Theanine is one of the most popular ingredients these days, so much so that you actually find it in products ranging from Sleep Aids, all the way to Pre-Workouts, which is funny as they are literally opposites. This speaks to the usefulness of L-Theanine. L-Theanine is an amino acid that has been shown to be good for reducing anxiety without causing drowsiness in individuals.
It is one of the few real changes they made from the original Serenity, and it is a welcome addition. At 100mg, it is dosed well.
Lipidox™ – 75mg
The last ingredient in Serenity V2 is Lipidox™, a rather interesting ingredient. It is actually a mixture of Sunflower Lecithin as well as Ox Bile. The combination facilitates the formation of chylomicrons. Chylomicrons transport lipids to be used by the adipose, cardiac, and skeletal muscle tissue.
So to make this all very simple Lipidox can help with uptake. You get 75mg of Lipidox™ in Serenity V2.
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Final Takeaway
We absolutely love Serenity V2 here on FI. Not only does it have an interesting profile, it has some interesting effects. To keep it simple, our mind gets put in a good place when we take Serenity, and it certainly helps with calming, mood, and state of mind.
We like to take this right after we workout to help with stress, however it actually is suited for anytime of the day. Whether that is to start your day, post-workout, or even right before bed with Tranquility... Serenity V2 is certainly at the top of the hill when it comes to stress management supplements out there, and we highly recommend having it one hand for times when you want to be in a state of sweet sweet Serenity.
With all of that said, we wonder how much better they can really make this when V3 gets launched.
