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If you're new here... hi, it's Monica, the founder of Marea. I send out a monthly newsletter sharing a little behind the scenes or something that has been on my mind lately.

Summer has been a slightly different speed for me this year as a very new mom—however I'm still feeling the go-go-go beat down. The sun stays up late, we're spending weeknights at concerts, dinner and enjoying the outdoors, we're imbibing and indulging just a little bit more.

While this time of year fills the soul cup it's silently draining us. Irregular sleep schedules are eating at our mineral stores, that 2pm cup of coffee is getting us through the day but feeding our cortisol and another food truck meal isn't replenishing our micronutrient needs.

And all of this is ok because I truly believe in that 80/20 lifestyle and summer is one of those 20% heavy moments... but if you're also noticing some heightened luteal phase symptoms let's look at why.

In the luteal phase, estrogen and progesterone both drop. That hormonal shift affects your serotonin, your dopamine, your cortisol response — basically your whole mood regulation system takes a hit right when you need it most.

And when you're walking into that luteal phase already running low on the micronutrients your body needs to buffer that hormonal swing...

Magnesium (which supports your nervous system and helps reduce cramping and anxiety).

Vitamin D. Zinc. Iron. The kind of foundational nutrition that makes a real difference in how your body handles the shift.

...your symptoms don't just show up. They amplify.

In my 20's I'd start to notice in late summer that my menstrual symptoms would start to really flare up. I'd feel burnt out, exhausted, like all I could do was hide behind the drawn curtains in my cool bedroom while the end of summer rushed by outside. Now, not a chance. Even when I'm not as on top of my healthy habits - I have the foundations to fall back on and my nutrient stores aren't diminishing because I'm supplementing daily. It's seriously like a daily insurance plan.

But what I will say (backed by research and by the thousands of women who've shared their experiences with us) is that foundational nutrition is one of the most underutilized tools for hormonal health. And most women have never been told that.

Marea's PMS Elixir was built specifically for this. It's a drinkable multivitamin with 15 essential micronutrients formulated by dietitians to support the exact symptoms that tend to spike in the luteal phase: mood swings, fatigue, bloating, cramps, brain fog, headaches.

Not a pill. Not a complicated stack of six different supplements. Just one daily drink that actually tastes good and actually works.

"I'm 5 weeks into taking Marea daily and let me tell you - life-changing (not just cycle-changing)! For several months my luteal phase was a hot mess and I felt pretty bleh. My last cycle was the calmest, energy-filled cycle I've experienced in such a long time. Even during my luteal phase, I felt much more energy and overall positivity, plus bye-bye bloating. I feel a fresh sense of coming back to life and feeling so much more like my self. I could go on and on about the positive experience I've already had."

"I have PMDD and I've struggled for years, tried everything under the sun to live a normal life during my hell week. Nothing worked. After taking this for the last 2 months, for the first time in my adult life… I was surprised by my period."

"3 months into taking the PMS Elixir and I feel like a different person. PMDD symptoms — physical, mental, emotional — are manageable for the first time in my life."

"Normally the week before my period is absolutely miserable. I'm anxious, I snap at my family and get irrationally angry. I often know I'm overreacting but can't stop myself. My last two periods I've been taking Marea and I feel GOOD. I didn't have the irritability or feel out of control."

These aren't outliers. This is what happens when your body finally gets what it's been missing.

So if you're starting to feel like summer is catching up to you (which would make sense because what you're feeling today is a result of your behaviors 90 days ago, so in May), maybe it's time for some daily support in the form of some high quality, made for you, micronutrients. The PMS Elixir was made for you—because it's what I needed too!

Here if you have any questions—just hit reply!

Enjoy your August.