The main benefits of adaptogens.
As we explained in the previous article, adaptogens are herbs, fruits, mushrooms, or minerals that help our bodies find balance.
The main benefits of adaptogens are the following:
- They expand the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress.
- They help increase mental clarity and overcome fatigue.
- They help balance hormones.
- They help reduce inflammation.
- They support the immune system
How do adaptogens work?
Adaptogens work on the HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis and the sympathoadrenal system, an essential part of the neuroendocrine system, responsible, among other things, for controlling our body's response to stress.
Adaptogens work on the HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis and the sympathoadrenal system, an essential part of the neuroendocrine system, responsible, among other things, for controlling our body's response to stress. They have a normalizing effect on this axis, leading the body to expand its capacity to manage physical, environmental, or emotional stress.
More specifically, the beneficial protective effect of adaptogens is related to the regulation of homeostasis through different attack mechanisms associated with the HPA axis and key mediators of our stress response, such as molecular chaperones or cortisol (the stress hormone).
The key action of phytoadaptogens appears to be their ability to regulate circulating cortisol levels and decrease ATP production (a molecule that carries energy to cells), leading to increased mental and physical performance and endurance, and possibly, consequently, enhanced longevity.
The fact that they work on regulating homeostasis means that adaptogens are capable of stimulating or calming an organism as needed.
Adaptogens act to adapt to the situation. They can calm an overactive system or strengthen a weakened one.
This bidirectionality is what separates these substances from the others.
We often think we're not stressed, but what we don't realize is that our bodies secrete more than 30 stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, in response to common events like getting a ticket or missing a train. This leads us to live in a state of chronic stress.
These persistently high levels of these hormones can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, constant fatigue, weight gain, poor digestive function, chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system, and hormonal imbalances that can even impair fertility and libido.
The power of adaptogens
Adaptogens are ingredients that have been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, as well as by ancient Siberian tribes.
In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the power of adaptogens goes beyond regulating an organism and expanding its function. Adaptogens have traditionally been used to treat other aspects of well-being.
For example;
- Increase energy such as Maca, Ginseng, Schisandra or Damiana .
- Boost mindfulness and intellectual performance like Bacopa.
- Balance the hormonal system like Shatavari or act as an aphrodisiac like Damiana.
- Enhance the beauty of the skin or the shine of the hair like Gotu Kola or Amla berries.
- Act as a powerful anti-inflammatory like Turmeric.
All products in the Goddess collection contain adaptogens in clinically effective amounts. To experience the full power of adaptogens, we recommend trying the Goddess Set.
