Recent
studies of adaptogens have unveiled their potential for supporting stress response mediators in the central nervous system.
Not exact matches
Rhodiola was said to be used by Russian cosmonauts, athletes, and military personnel, and years
of study have begun to uncover the very mechanisms by which it acts as an
adaptogen.
Studies show its immune - supporting and hormone - balancing impact on the body, two qualities
of a great
adaptogen.»
It's really cool to learn, for example, that Soviet scientists amassed a team
of more than 1,200 scientists to
study adaptogens back in the 1940s because
of the state's desire to dominate everything from the military to chess to ballet.
Ashwagandha is the
adaptogen of choice for calming and has been found in double - blind
studies to improve resistance to stress.
Reishi is also one
of the
adaptogens studied for its anti-cancer benefits, but like many supplements and herbs, more
studies are needed to verify its effectiveness.3
One
of my favorites is Eleuthero, an
adaptogen, that has been successfully tested in over 3000
studies across eight countries.
Rhodiola Rosea, also called «the golden root,» is one
of the most
studied adaptogens.
The plant is considered one
of the supreme
adaptogens in Ayurvedic medicine and recent
studies have shown that it improves power output, muscle size and recovery during athletic training, reduction in fatigue and overall improvement in strength.
The
study didn't address
adaptogens like maca, but in theory, these types
of herbs might improve insulin levels and therefore help our metabolism.
Though it is a Safety Class 1B
adaptogen, no
studies are available on the safety
of using astragalus membranaceus during pregnancy and breastfeeding.