Have you already heard of adaptogens? This is a group of healing herbal ingredients that have a hormone-balancing quality. They are great for reducing stress, improving focus, coping with anxiety, resisting fatigue and balancing out your body. Adaptogens are called this way because of their unique ability to adapt to your body’s emotional and physical needs, as well as to different stressors.
Some adaptogens might not taste that good on their own. So try mixing them into your morning coffee or blend them into your juices and smoothies.
Below you can find out which adaptogen is right for your current state. But make sure to watch carefully what effect each of them has on your body.
Here’s a natural energy booster which also has a positive impact on your endurance and stamina. Ashwagandha is recommended for people with high blood pressure and sugar levels. It reduces stress and anxiety and supports brain function. The optimal recommended dose is 3-6 grams of dried root per day.
A powerful tool for improving metabolism and strengthening your body’s immune system. The recommended daily dose is 100-200 mg of asian ginseng extract or 1-2 grams of the dried powdered root.
This plant helps treat muscle spasms and joint pain, can treat insomnia and fatigue. Some studies show that it can improve memory and help deal with mild depression. You can take 2-3 grams of the dried root daily.
A healing herb that balances out the cortisol levels in your body, eases the symptoms of depression and improves brain function. The recommended dose is 200-600 mg of extract per day.
Holy Basil is known as ‘the elixir of life’ in Ayurvedic medicine. Use this if you want to reduce blood sugar levels, boost metabolism and relieve psychological stress. 300 mg of holy basil extract is the recommended daily dosage for prevention therapy.