Lately, a pastel-colored drink has been making the rounds on TikTok and wellness blogs, stirring up conversations around stress, hormones, and self-care. It’s called a cortisol cocktail, and influencers everywhere are touting it as the ultimate antidote to burnout. The mix usually involves orange juice, coconut water, sea salt, and magnesium—a simple combination you can make in your own kitchen, often presented as a natural way to “lower cortisol” and support your adrenal health.
On the surface, the appeal makes sense. Who wouldn’t want a colorful, tasty drink that promises less stress, better sleep, more energy, and even hormonal balance? In a culture where burnout is practically a badge of honor, something easy, natural, and non-pharmaceutical sounds almost too good to be true. And maybe it is.
While the ingredients in this viral cocktail do have legitimate nutritional benefits, especially in cases of deficiency, the science behind their combined effect on cortisol is less clear. Vitamin C, magnesium, and hydration all support general wellness, but the idea that drinking them together significantly lowers cortisol levels or rebalances your hormones is, at best, unproven and, at worst, misleading. Functional medicine experts have long championed the importance of adrenal health, but conventional medicine is still skeptical about the idea of “adrenal fatigue” and whether a drink can truly counteract it.
What’s important to understand is that even natural ingredients, when taken in supplement form or in high concentrations, can affect your body—especially if you’re taking medications. Magnesium, for example, is known to interact with certain antibiotics and medications for osteoporosis, potentially reducing their effectiveness. Likewise, the added sodium from sea salt may be problematic for individuals with high blood pressure or kidney concerns. And while orange juice is a great source of vitamin C, its sugar content can spike blood glucose levels, something people with diabetes or insulin resistance need to manage carefully.
It’s easy to forget that just because something is trendy or labeled “natural” doesn’t mean it’s universally safe. Supplements and dietary add-ons—no matter how pretty or popular—should always be used with awareness, especially if you’re managing chronic conditions or juggling multiple prescriptions.
That’s where a tool like MyCabinet becomes essential. In a world of ever-evolving wellness trends and supplement fads, it can be difficult to keep track of what you’re taking, what interacts with what, and how your body responds. MyCabinet simplifies that complexity. With this app, you can easily log every medication, supplement, and vitamin in your routine, set custom reminders, get interaction alerts, and share your full list with caregivers or health professionals. It’s a practical layer of protection in a world where we’re constantly encouraged to add “just one more thing” to our wellness regimen.
It’s not about avoiding trends like the cortisol cocktail—it’s about being intentional with them. If sipping that mix brings you a moment of calm or helps you start your morning with purpose, that’s great. But know your health history. Check in with your doctor. Track how it makes you feel over time and keep it in the context of your broader health picture.
Because wellness doesn’t come from a single drink. It comes from consistently making small, informed decisions that support your long-term health—and that includes knowing when to pause before you hit “blend.”
MyCabinet is here to help you do just that. Manage your medications. Monitor your supplements. Take control of your care.
Because real wellness isn’t trendy, it’s personal.