What Are Adaptogens?

• Improve attention
• Increase endurance in situations caused by fatigue
• Lower stress-induced disorders and impairments in the body
• Balance hormone levels
• Keep cortisol (the stress hormone) levels and other hormone levels in check
• Fight fatigue that results from excessive physical or emotional stress 
• Combat the impact that stress has on cognitive function
• Stimulate mental performance that has been impacted by stress
• Normalize body functions
• Boost the immune system 
• Fight the symptoms caused by elevated cortisol levels (such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and obesity)
• Increase physical stamina and improve energy levels
• Improve the function of organs, such as the liver and adrenal glands 
• Improve the function of body systems

Examples of common adaptogens and the action they are said to produce in the body include:

• Astragalus root:  to help reduce stress and aging by protecting the telomeres (structures linked with aging, located at the end of each chromosome)
• Ashwagandha:   tohelp the body cope with daily stress, and as a general tonic
• Holy basil:  to promote relaxation, relieve stress and anxiety
• Rhodiola rosea:  to lower anxiety, fatigue, and depression
• Cordyceps:  a specific type of mushroom which is said to fight stress and help balance hormones
• Reishi:  a specific type of mushroom which is said to help the body adapt to stress and promote a healthy sleep pattern
• Maca:  to improve mood and increase energy
• Wild yam:  to regulate female hormone levels
• Licorice:  to increase energy and endurance and help boost the immune system, stimulate the adrenal glands and promote healthy cortisol levels 

Here at Super Pop we use the adaptogenic mushrooms Reishi and Ashwagaandha in our protein superblends. They are known to boost your immune system, relieve stress and anxiety, feel more balanced, and get deeper sleep.