The use of non-stimulant plant adaptogens is a safe and effective method of modulating an individual's stress response or hormonal perturbations. Plant adaptogens cause the physiology to begin the adaptation process to stress by increasing the body's nonspecific resistance to intrinsic and extrinsic physical, emotional, mental and environmental stress factors. When a stressful situation occurs, consuming adaptogens generates a degree of generalized adaptation (or non-specific resistance) that allows the physiology to respond to the stressful situation in a more effective way. Adrenal Response® was crafted with whole botanicals and supportive whole foods renowned for their ability to target and modulate an innate response of the HPA. A botanical formula targeted at helping to support biochemical imbalances, cortisol levels in particular related to alterations in adrenal function. The use of non-stimulant plant adaptogens is a safe and effective method of modulating an individual’s stress response or hormonal perturbations. Crafted from a synergistic combination of botanicals, including Sensoril®, a patented extract of ashwagandha root and leaf, which has been clinically shown to strengthen the body from the deleterious effects of chronic stress, and rhodiola, an adaptogen which has been documented to help normalize the manner in which the body responds to stress triggers and maintains equilibrium within the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). Other recommendations: Avoidance of caffeine and alcohol, establish consistent times for going to and waking from sleep, daily exposure to direct sunlight, light to moderate daily activity and stress management. SUPPLEMENT FACTS Serving Size 2 Tablets Servings per Container 30 or 45 Calories 1 Total Fat 20 mg Total Carbohydrate 49 mg Dietary Fiber 21 mg Sugars 28 mg Protein 13 mg SOURCE; FOODSTATE™ AMOUNT Sensoril®*** (Ashwagandha Root) (Withania somnifera) 200 mg Rhodiola extract (Rhodiola rosea) 10:1 (1% rosavins) 200 mg Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) 4:1 150 mg American Ginseng Root (Panax quinquefolius) 4:1 100 mg Sacred Basil (Ocimum sanctum) 10:1 100 mg Schizandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis) 4:1 100 mg ADDITIONAL FOODS & EXTRACTS Indian Gooseberry, Amla 5:1 100 mg Seaweed-Laminaria digitata, and Ascophyllum nodosum 45 mg Sensoril® (Withania somnifera) root and leaf When selecting a primary botanical, Sensoril® is a proprietary high-purity extract of withania somnifera (ashwagandha root and leaf) that has been designed to exact defined proportions of withanolide glycosides and oligosaccharides, a minimum of polysaccharides and substantially low levels of free witheferin-A and equivalents (withanolide aglycones), which provides optimal adaptogenic and anti-stress activity. The result is an extract designed to ensure optimal functioning to help the body resist the negative effects of stress. The active constituents of Sensoril® in their patented ratios have been shown to reduce or modulate increased levels of circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and the concurrent increase in glucocorticoid levels (cortisol) to normal levels, which may protect the body from the deleterious effects of chronic stress. Sensoril® works naturally to help regulate proper levels of stress-induced hormones and maintain healthy, balanced metabolic function1 . Actions: Adaptogen, stress-modulator, rejuvenative Rhodiola extract Rhodiola rosea 10:1 A well-documented adaptogenic herb included in the formula for its action primarily upon the hypothalamus in the brain, which functions to normalize the manner in which the body responds to stress triggers and maintains equilibrium within the HPA. Research also indicates rhodiola is an effective remedy for asthenic conditions (decline in work performance, sleep difficulties, poor appetite, irritability, hypertension, headaches, and fatigue). Mood disorders are also common when adrenal function is impaired. Rhodiola has also been shown to enhance the transport of tryptophan and 5-HTP (serotonin precursors), as well as helping to reduce the degradation of other mood-elevating neurotransmitters in the brain. Actions: Adaptogen, energy-enhancer Astralagus root Astralagus membranaceus 4:1 An important adaptogen herb which in studies, have indicated to stimulate pituitary-adrenal cortical activity. Astralagus is also an effective remedy for immuno-compromised individuals, a common condition associated with adrenal dysfunction. Actions: Tonic, adaptogen, antioxidant, immunomodulator American ginseng root Panax quinquefolius 4:1 Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation; it has been successfully used to normalize the body's stress response by helping to modulate the manufacture and secretion of hormones from the adrenals. American ginseng is also considered to have a calming effect on an over-stimulated nervous system. It may also help to strengthen the adrenal glands themselves in individuals suffering from chronic stress. Ginseng helps to enhance white blood cell activity and may thus be helpful in supporting a compromised immune system. The adaptogenic properties of this herb may further promote resistance to infection, countering the suppressive effect of stress on immune function. Actions: Adaptogen, tonic, immunomodulator Sacred basil Ocimum sanctum 10:1 An adaptogenic herb, one of the primary botanicals used in ayurvedic medicine to modulate a physiological stress response and to increase adaptive energy. Traditional ayurvedic use for anti-stress activity has been verified by numerous animal clinical studies. A variety of studies have also shown sacred basil to support the health of the cardiovascular, immune and digestive systems, acting as an effective remedy to help ease stress-related conditions, including hypertension, mood disorders and peptic ulcers. Actions: Adaptogenic, tonic Schizandra berry Schisandra chinensis 4:1 Included for its renowned ability to help restore integrity to the adrenal glands, and to promote a greater sense of energy and stamina. The adaptogenic properties of this herb help to improve the body's response to stress, as well as support immune function. Actions: Adaptogen, tonic, immunomodulator |