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Daily Peace Gummies are a clinically-dosed adaptogen formula designed to lower cortisol, quiet the nervous system, and help you feel like yourself again — without sedation, numbness, or side effects.

The formula uses a dual-speed mechanism: GABA and L-Theanine work within 60 minutes to signal your brain to stand down. KSM-66 Ashwagandha and Lemon Balm work over 30 days to actively lower serum cortisol and rebuild your nervous system's ability to stay calm without effort.

One gummy daily. 28 per bag. Berry Blossom flavor — strawberry, blueberry, raspberry.

Every gummy contains:

• KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract — 600mg (the exact dose used in double-blind clinical trials)
• GABA — 200mg
• L-Theanine — 200mg
• Lemon Balm Extract 10:1 — 50mg (equivalent to 500mg whole herb)
• Chamomile Flower Extract 10:1 — 50mg (equivalent to 500mg whole herb)

Other ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, MCT Oil, Pectin, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Raspberry Flavor, Palm Glaze, Fruit & Vegetable Juice Concentrate. 20 calories, 5g carbohydrates, 5g sugar per gummy.

We use branded KSM-66 — the most clinically-studied ashwagandha extract in the world — at the full 600mg dose. Most gummies on the market use generic ashwagandha at 100–300mg and hide the dose behind "proprietary blends."

One gummy daily. That's it. There is no benefit to taking more — the formula is dosed at 2x the standard clinical amount, so one gummy delivers what other brands try to achieve with two.

Timing is flexible. Most women take it in the morning — the L-Theanine promotes calm focus, not drowsiness, so it pairs well with your morning coffee. Some prefer evenings, especially if sleep is the main goal. Consistency matters more than timing: take it the same time each day.

Take with food if you have a sensitive stomach.

No. Peace Gummies are melatonin-free and non-sedating. The L-Theanine in the formula specifically promotes calm focus — alpha brain wave activity associated with relaxed alertness, not sleepiness. Most women describe the effect as "the edge coming off" rather than being slowed down.

You stay sharp. You just stop running on tension.

Yes to all three. Peace Gummies are:

• 100% vegan (pectin-based, not gelatin)
• Gluten-free
• Non-GMO verified
• Free from artificial dyes and preservatives

Because one gummy delivers what most brands require two to match. We formulate at twice the standard clinical dose — 600mg KSM-66 versus the 300mg most competitors use. One gummy, one serving, 28 days. Higher potency per gummy is why results happen faster.

Yes. Peace Gummies work alongside your normal routine. The L-Theanine in the formula actually smooths caffeine jitteriness — many women notice their coffee hits differently (calmer, cleaner) once they start.

The formula stacks well with general multivitamins, omega-3s, and vitamin D. If you take any prescription medication — especially anxiety medication, antidepressants, thyroid medication, or blood thinners — read the safety section below or talk to your doctor first.

Berry Blossom — a blend of strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry. Soft, sweet, slightly floral. Not herbal. Not "supplement-y." Women consistently describe it as the best part of their morning.

Keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place — away from direct sunlight and heat. No refrigeration needed. Shelf life is 18 months from manufacture date. Each bag is sealed to preserve freshness.

Real evidence. Every ingredient in Peace Gummies has been studied in humans, at clinical doses, with measurable outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals.

KSM-66 Ashwagandha at 600mg reduced serum cortisol by 27.9% in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Chandrasekhar et al., 2012). A separate study of 100 perimenopausal women at 600mg daily for 8 weeks showed measurable improvements in mood, hormonal balance, and sleep quality (Gopal et al., 2021).

L-Theanine at 200mg has been shown in multiple randomized trials to increase alpha brain wave activity within 30–60 minutes of ingestion. GABA at 200mg significantly reduced stress markers and increased relaxed brain wave activity within one hour (Abdou et al., 2006).

The critical distinction: we use the same doses the researchers used. Most gummies cut doses by 50–80% to save on margins. View all clinical studies and citations →

Within 60 minutes: GABA and L-Theanine are active. Most women notice a quiet shift in mental chatter.

Days 3–7: Sleep tends to feel slightly deeper. The cortisol spike that used to hit before you were fully awake is less sharp.

Weeks 2–4: Ashwagandha begins measurably lowering cortisol. Focus holds longer. The morning anxiety that used to grip you before you got out of bed starts to loosen.

Month 2+: The nervous system has stopped treating normal situations as emergencies. Women at this stage consistently describe being calmer in situations that used to trigger them — not because they checked out, but because their baseline shifted.

It doesn't feel like anything dramatic. That's the point.

The thing that used to spiral you — doesn't spiral you. You handle the hard day differently. You notice you're not thinking about your stress as much, because it isn't consuming as much space. Most women describe the shift as "the edge coming off" or "finally feeling like myself again."

You won't feel sedated, numb, or artificially elevated. Peace Gummies don't mask the problem. They help your nervous system stop manufacturing it.

Give it at least 2–4 weeks of consistent daily use before drawing conclusions. Ashwagandha's cortisol-lowering mechanism requires accumulation in the body — the clinical trials showing 27.9% cortisol reduction ran for 60 days. Individual starting points vary significantly. Someone with severe chronic stress may need the full 30–60 days to notice the shift.

What often happens: women don't feel "something" — they notice they stopped feeling something that was always there. The absence of a stress response you've lived with for years can be subtle at first.

If after 30 days you genuinely haven't noticed any change, contact us at care@tryitgirl.com — our guarantee covers you.

Most stress gummies fail for two reasons. First, underdosing: OLLY Goodbye Stress contains 50mg L-Theanine per serving. Peace Gummies contain 200mg — four times as much. The KSM-66 Ashwagandha dose in most gummies is 100–200mg. Peace Gummies use 600mg — the dose used in the actual clinical trials.

Second, masking vs. mechanism: most "calm" supplements target symptoms (drowsiness, a relaxation response) rather than the underlying driver — chronic cortisol dysregulation and GABA receptor dysfunction. The calm Peace Gummies produce isn't sedation. It's physiological recalibration.

We don't recommend it. The formula is dosed at the clinical threshold — the maximum effective dose studied in trials. Taking two gummies does not double the benefit, and taking more than the recommended amount of any herbal adaptogen is not advised for long-term use. One gummy daily, consistently, produces the best results.

Every pouch of Peace Gummies is produced in an FDA-registered, CGMP-certified facility (Current Good Manufacturing Practice — the FDA's highest standard for dietary supplement production). Every single batch is independently third-party tested and receives a Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming:

• Active ingredient potency matches label claims
• No heavy metal contamination above safe thresholds
• No microbial contamination
• No harmful fillers or undisclosed ingredients

CGMP certification means our manufacturer is regularly audited for cleanliness, accuracy, and consistency. It's not a one-time certification — it's an ongoing operational standard.

Talk to your doctor before taking if you use:

• Antidepressants or anxiety medication (SSRIs, benzodiazepines, buspirone) — ashwagandha has GABAergic activity that may interact
• Thyroid medication (levothyroxine, methimazole) — ashwagandha can increase T3 and T4 thyroid hormone levels
• Blood thinners (warfarin) — potential interaction with blood clotting pathways
• Immunosuppressants — ashwagandha may enhance immune function
• Sedatives or sleep aids — potential additive effect

The formula uses botanical mechanisms, not drug pathways, so interactions are generally mild. But when in doubt, ask your doctor. We're a supplement, not a replacement for medical care.

Breastfeeding: Safety data is insufficient. Out of an abundance of caution, do not take while breastfeeding unless cleared by your OB or midwife.

If you're planning to become pregnant, consult your healthcare provider before continuing or starting.

Unlike St. John's Wort — which reduces hormonal contraceptive efficacy by up to 50% by activating CYP3A4 liver enzymes — ashwagandha has not been shown to significantly affect these pathways. A 2015 pharmacokinetic study found no significant CYP3A4 interaction at standard doses.

If you have any concerns about your specific birth control method or health history, check with your prescribing doctor before starting.

Peace Gummies are well-tolerated by the vast majority of women. Documented side effects are rare and mild:

• GI sensitivity: Some women experience mild stomach upset when taking on an empty stomach. Take with food to prevent this.
• Increased drowsiness: A small number of women are more sensitive to the GABAergic compounds. If this happens, switch to taking in the evening.
• Emotional blunting: Not a concern at the standard 1-gummy daily dose, but worth being aware of for extended use. See our ashwagandha cycling guidance below.

If you experience any unusual reaction, stop taking and contact us at care@tryitgirl.com.

Peace Gummies are formulated for adult women. We do not recommend for anyone under 18. Adaptogenic compounds affect the HPA axis and hormonal systems that are still developing in adolescents. Consult a pediatrician before giving any adaptogen-based supplement to a minor.

No dietary supplement is FDA "approved" — that's a common and understandable misconception. The FDA approves drugs, not supplements. However, dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA under DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act), and our manufacturer is FDA-registered and CGMP-certified — the FDA's highest manufacturing standard for supplements.

Every batch is independently tested by a third-party lab and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is issued before product ships. That's the verification mechanism for supplements — not FDA approval, but batch-by-batch testing.

This is one of the most common concerns — and one of the most valid ones. It's real, it can happen, and we'd rather be honest about it than ignore it.

At the standard 1-gummy daily dose (600mg KSM-66), emotional blunting is uncommon. The clinical trials at this dose do not report it as a significant side effect. Most women feel calmer, not detached.

Where it becomes a concern is with very high doses (1,200mg+ daily) or extended continuous use beyond 8–12 weeks without cycling. At that level, some women report feeling less emotionally reactive in a way that feels disconnected rather than peaceful.

Our recommendation: use Peace Gummies for 8–12 weeks, then take a 2–4 week break. This cycling protocol is supported by the research and prevents tolerance buildup. If at any point you feel less like yourself and more like you've checked out — step back. That's not what peace is supposed to feel like.

The NIH states ashwagandha "appears to be well tolerated for up to about 3 months of use." Long-term continuous use beyond that hasn't been studied sufficiently to make a blanket endorsement.

Our recommended protocol: 8–12 weeks on, 2–4 weeks off. This matches what most clinical trials use and what experienced practitioners recommend.

If you've been taking Peace Gummies continuously and want to stop, taper gradually rather than stopping abruptly. A suggested taper: full dose for one week → every other day for one week → stop. Abrupt cessation after extended use can temporarily increase cortisol rebound and sleep disruption — all of which resolve within 1–2 weeks.

Ashwagandha has been shown to increase T3 thyroid hormone by up to 41.5% and T4 by up to 19.6% in some studies. For most women with normal thyroid function, this is either neutral or mildly beneficial.

However, if you have hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, or are taking thyroid medication, this effect is a real concern. The Cleveland Clinic specifically advises against ashwagandha use for those with borderline thyroid conditions.

Women with Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism who are stable on medication: the effect may be positive, but you should have your thyroid levels checked more frequently when starting and discuss with your doctor first.

Ashwagandha primarily works by lowering cortisol via the HPA axis. Since cortisol and sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) share regulatory pathways, reducing chronic cortisol can indirectly support hormonal balance — this is one of the reasons it was studied specifically in perimenopausal women (Gopal et al., 2021).

Some women report cycle changes — typically in the direction of more regularity and less PMS intensity. Ashwagandha has also been studied for improving DHEA-S levels, a precursor to both estrogen and testosterone.

If you have PCOS, endometriosis, or are working with a reproductive endocrinologist, let them know you're taking it so they can factor it into any hormonal testing.

A published case report documented serotonin syndrome in a woman taking escitalopram (Lexapro) with ashwagandha. While this is rare, it represents a real risk. Ashwagandha has GABAergic activity — it works on some of the same receptor systems as benzodiazepines and, to a lesser degree, antidepressants.

This is not a "we have to say this for legal reasons" warning. It's a real conversation to have with your doctor. If they clear you to take it alongside your medication, we're here. Your mental health treatment plan comes first.

KSM-66 is a branded, standardized root extract of ashwagandha produced by Ixoreal Biomed. It's the most clinically-studied form of ashwagandha in the world — backed by 24 gold-standard, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials.

The critical difference: KSM-66 is standardized to a minimum 5% withanolide content — the active compounds responsible for ashwagandha's effects. Generic "ashwagandha extract" on cheap supplements can have anywhere from 0.5% to 5%+ withanolides with no verification. You have no way of knowing what you're actually getting.

When we say our formula delivers what the clinical trials showed, we mean it — because we use the exact same extract the researchers used, at the exact same dose.