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May 8, 2026 11:23:57 AM ![](https://blog.davincilabs.com/hubfs/Ramneek-2.jpg) Written By: Dr. Ramneek Bhogal ![shutterstock_192268697-1](https://blog.davincilabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_192268697-1.jpg?width=750&name=shutterstock_192268697-1.jpg)   It’s a fact of a life that everyone experiences stress from time to time. It’d be almost impossible to juggle the demands of your family, work, and social life without feeling a degree of stress.     But, stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing when it comes in small doses. Stress can actually heighten our senses and sharpen our minds during difficult or trying situations. The internal response to stress, also known as “fight or flight” acts like an emergency response system to external pressures. We can think of the stress response like a survival mechanism that helps us endure physical or emotional trauma. The stress response helps us deal with small challenges like being late to a meeting or daunting obstacles like the passing of a loved one.   However, hyperstimulation of the stress response can lead to significant health issues for you or your patients. Our bodies undergo physiological and psychological changes when responding to stress. As a result, an overstimulated stress response is bad for your patient’s physical and mental well-being. The body’s response to stress takes place in three progressive stages: Alarm, Resistance and Exhaustion. What does the body experience during each of these stages?     **Stage 1: The Alarm or Early Stage** In this initial stage, the body’s adrenal glands release stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream. These powerful stress hormones stimulate the nervous system in order to help the body and mind deal with an immediate threat. Adrenal glands can become overworked when frequently stimulated by physical or emotional stress. Patients in this stage of stress response might complain of feeling “tired but wired.” Early stage stress response leads to a cascade of short-term physical changes including rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, tightened muscles, altered digestive function, constricted blood vessels and anxiousness.   Routine exercise may help your patient consume excess or nervous energy. You can also recommend the following nutrients to help manage stress during the Alarm stage.* Those nutrients include:   [![Struggling to Manage Everyday Stress? 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This so-called “stress eating” is due to [elevated cortisol levels](https://blog.davincilabs.com/blog/warning-signs-of-high-cortisol-and-low-thyroid) in the bloodstream and can result in weight gain, increased body fat or obesity.  Patients should be encouraged to make healthier food choices and exercise frequently among other stress management strategies. These recommended nutrients can support stress management in this stage*: - **Rhodiola** – This herb known as a “golden root” can help burn fat, reduce energy and boost energy by helping to lower cortisol levels.* - [**ETAS™**](https://www.vfbioscience.com/product/etas/) - A proprietary extract from asparagus that helps alleviates the effects of stress by controlling the levels of cortisol.* ### RELATED CONTENT: [The Bidirectional Relationship Between Sleep and Stress](https://blog.davincilabs.com/blog/the-bidirectional-relationship-between-sleep-and-stress)   **Stage 3: Exhaustion or Late Stage** Lastly, the body devolves into a state of complete and utter exhaustion without the ability to recover from stress. Your patient may experience [“adrenal fatigue”](https://blog.davincilabs.com/blog/how-stress-affects-the-adrenal-glands) as the endocrine system cannot keep up with the constant demand for cortisol. This state of persistent stress lead to a change in brain chemistry and symptoms of fatigue, lethargy, low pulse, impaired cognition and anxiousness. Hyperstimulation of the stress response can also affect cardiovascular and metabolic function along with many of these patients showing signs of thyroid dysfunction and insulin resistance. During this stage, these key nutrients are recommended to support stress management.*   - **Eleuthero** - Supports specific enzymes that impact the adrenal gland’s production and supply of hormones, specifically catecholamines.* (Braun & Cohen, 2015) - **Vitamin B5** – Supports cellular respiration and breakdown of macronutrients for energy.* - **Vitamin B12** – Supports energy production, repairing of cells and maintenance of red blood cells.* - **Vitamin C** – Plays a key role in the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.* Managing stress is a problem that all of us will face at one point or another. If left to fester, stress can lead to significant, health problems. Intervening early is critically important to help your patients properly deal with stress and encourage positive outcomes.   [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4087538/cc490879-cd05-4e80-ad1f-681ab0bf2cc9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4087538/cc490879-cd05-4e80-ad1f-681ab0bf2cc9) *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Stress Response Hyperstimulation ### What is stress response hyperstimulation? Stress response hyperstimulation occurs when the body's stress response system is overstimulated, leading to physiological and psychological changes that negatively impact physical and mental well-being. ### What are the stages of the body's response to stress? The body's response to stress happens in three stages: Alarm (early stage), Resistance, and Exhaustion. Each stage involves different physiological changes and symptoms as the body reacts to stress. ### What happens during the Alarm stage of stress response hyperstimulation? In the Alarm stage, the adrenal glands release stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, stimulating the nervous system to handle immediate threats. This can cause rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, muscle tension, and anxiousness. ### How does the Resistance stage affect the body? During the Resistance stage, the body deals with recurring stress and elevated cortisol levels, leading to a constant state of alertness. Patients may experience increased appetite, cravings for carbohydrates, and potential weight gain. ### What are the effects of the Exhaustion stage in stress response hyperstimulation? The Exhaustion stage is characterized by the body's inability to recover from stress, resulting in symptoms like adrenal fatigue, fatigue, impaired cognition, and possible cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction. ### Which nutrients can support stress management during the different stages? Recommended nutrients include Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, and Phosphatidylserine for the Alarm stage; Rhodiola and ETAS™ for the Resistance stage; and Eleuthero, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C for the Exhaustion stage to help support adrenal function and stress management. ### Why is early intervention important in managing stress response hyperstimulation? Early intervention is critical to prevent significant health problems caused by prolonged stress. Helping patients manage stress effectively can encourage positive health outcomes and reduce the risk of chronic conditions. 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