According to research, adaptogens are unique from other substances, in that they have the ability to balance the immune system and the endocrine system, and they help the body to maintain optimal homeostasis. Adaptogens work at the cellular level to improve the function and vitality of every cell in the body, thereby increasing the health of the entire organism.

For centuries adaptogens have been used to combat stress, mental and physical fatigue, and to minimize tissue damage resulting from free radicals that our bodies are exposed to on a daily basis. Adaptogens are noted for having the broadest spectrum healing properties. They are protective and increase an individual’s resistance to chemical, physical and biological stresses.

Jadience Herbal Formulas is one company that uses adaptogenic herbs in its sports nutrition supplements. According to the company’s Co-founder Jenelle Kim, the use of properly formulated East Asian herbal blends can quickly, safely and effectively increase power and endurance, while relaxing sore and tight muscles, alleviating symptoms of pain, aiding in the relief of swelling and inflammation, and strengthening muscles and joints.

Listed below are the powerful effects of six of the most important adaptogenic herbs used in its formulas:

According to research, Ginseng (Ren Shen) is known to:

• Have immune-enhancing effects
• Improve ability to withstand stress
• Increase work performance and quality
• Enhance mental function
• Extract inhibited radical formation (anti-oxidant effect)
• Decrease fasting blood sugar and body weight
• Increase RNA and protein content in muscle and liver tissue
• Lower cholesterol and protect against atherosclerosis
• Influence endocrine system (increases release of ACTH, which stimulates adrenal glands and their activities)
• Increase circulation
  
  

Astragulus (Huang Qi) is known to:

• Increase circulation and boost vitality
• Enhance immune function by increasing natural killer cell activity and enhancing macrophage activity
• Enhance recovery after illness, disease or prolonged stress
• Increase basal metabolic rate

Schisandrae Chinensis, “Magnolia Vine Fruit” (Wu Wei Zi) is known to:

• Counter the effects of stress and fatigue
• Have normalizing effects in cases of insomnia and neurasthenia
• Improve mental coordination and alertness
• Improve work efficiency, physical endurance, and quickens reflexes
• Stimulate non-specific immunity
• Have an antibiotic effect
• Benefit the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems

Licorice Root (Gan Cao) is known to:

• Have anti-inflammatory effects due to its high concentration of saponins
• Enhance immune function
• Exhibit estrogenic activity and mineralocorticoid effects
• Have a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex
• Have an antibiotic effect
• Have anti-allergic, anti-toxin and anti-neoplastic effects
• Have anti-spasmodic and analgesic effects
• Strengthen Chi and benefit all 12 energy meridians

Radix Polygoni Multiflori (He Shou Wu) is known to:

• Increase circulation and boosts vitality
• Have a cholesterol lowering effect
• Eliminate toxins
• Have anti-aging effects (studies show that He Shou Wu retards the aging process)
• Have an effect on endocrine, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems
• Prevent premature graying of hair

Fructus Lycii, “Goji Berry” (Gou Qi Zi) is known to:

• Increase circulation
• Have an immuno-stimulating and anti-neoplastic effect
• Have an effect on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems