What are the adaptogens / (adaptogenic herbs)?

Adaptogen(s) is a non-toxic substance or a plant extract that is responsible to increase the body’s ability to resist the damaging effects of stress in our lives. It also helps to promote or restore normal physiological functioning of the human body.

Adaptogens are the foundation of health & holistic support not only for the body, but also for the mind.

How does adaptogens work and what are the adaptogens benefits on our body?

• adaptogens act on the body at the cellular level
• increasing body resistance to environmental & psychological stress
• they exhibit huge antioxidant potential
• they neutralizing harmful free radicals
• gradually increasing the body’s natural immune system
• they improve the overall condition and endurance of the body
• they reduce fatigue
• significantly stopping the aging process
• improving the regeneration of the body after illness
• guiding principle of adaptogens is to restore the balance to the body and mind, so you can be fit, feel great & stay healthy
• adaptogens act by stimulating non-specific reactions of the body to stress through the axis: Hypothalamus- Pituitary-Adrenals
• adaptogens stimulate and balance the immune system through neuro-endocrine system, through metabolic pathways and thanks to that positively affect on our health and whole well-being
• adaptogens affect and help regulate, normalize and strengthen function of: nerves, brain, endocrine glands, pituitary gland, parathyroid glands, thyroid glands, pineal glands, pancreas, thymus, adrenals, ovaries and testes
• adaptogens do not accumulate in the body. Most of them are removed from the system after a few to several hours. The exception is bacopa monnieri and gotu kola, which last longer in the body
• I remind you also that you should not exceed the maximum dose recommended by the manufacturer. More does not mean better. Systematics is more important than single doses
• adaptogens are definitely recommended for adults
• you can not combine adaptogens with drugs for depression. Adaptogens themselves have properties, that support the restoration of mental abilities to the original state and support our well-being
• not recommended for pregnancy as they are strong herbs, that have a significant impact on the human body