What Are Adaptogens?

If you are the kind of person who likes to feel good, be productive, and stay healthy; instead of feeling run down and constantly stressed out…

You might not know it yet, but you definitely care about adaptogenic herbs and we’re about to tell you why.

So, you like to take care care of yourself to feel good. Great! So, let’s dig into that first question: What ARE Adaptogens?

Good question! We’re so glad you asked! First off: They are herbs. Plain old, they-grow-in-nature-we-just-pull-them-out-of-the-ground… herbs. They are not loaded up with steroids. They are not genetically modified. They are just PLANTS. That’s the first thing. The second thing is…

They are adaptogenic. Wait. Did we lose you there? Okay, a little backstory…

How do adaptogens work?

The term “adaptogen” might sound like it came from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but it actually got it’s origins in Russian scientific literature, fist appearing in 1947.

On the off-chance you aren’t all that familiar with 20th century Russian scientific literature, we’ll throw you a bone…

Adaptogens got their name because they are specific kinds of herbs that help the cells in your body ADAPT to environments that are putting stress on your body.

And stress comes in many forms. Picked up a germ? It is stressing your immune system. Cramming for an exam? You are stressing your brain. Get hit in the face? You are probably experiencing a buffet of stresses, not the least of which is that bruise on your face. Are you with us so far?

Stress is bad for your body. It’s the breaking down of cells, rather than the building up. It is deterioration, rather than healing. It is sickness, rather than health… Adaptogenic herbs give your body’s cells the resources they need to quickly adapt to stressful conditions and right the ship. They are the best natural supplements for stress.

Basically: Adaptogens help control something scientists call “homeostasis,” which is super-smart science talk for “your body working the way your body was meant to work.” If stress is discord, homeostasis in harmony.

But if adaptogen plants are all this and bag of oven-baked kale chips, where the heck did they come from?

How Were Adaptogenic Herbs Discovered?

If 1940s Russia threw you for a loop, we’re about to blow your mind. Let’s go back to the “Dawn of Man…”

Because that is pretty much when humans started using herbs to make things like spices and salves. And teas. And condiments. And… basically all kinds of stuff.

Since pretty much forever, people have realized that certain herbs have the ability to influence the human body in specific ways. This is where that thing we call “medicine” started. It may have mutated into something different, but it started with herbs. And we do ourselves a huge disservice if we forget where we came from.

Because, as it turns out, modern science shows us that the power of herbs is even greater than we thought…

Believe it or not, we’re back in 1940s Russia. Because this is where the real scientific study into adaptogenic herbs really started. Before, it was all pretty much trial and error. But at this place and time, a group of scientists decided to investigate a story that people were telling about a particular plant that grew in the mountains of Atlay.

And what they found was amazing: The plants seemed to significantly boost the subject’s ability to recover from external stressors, to the point where they sometimes didn’t even produce symptoms. While others were getting sick or run down, these people weren’t. It’s not like they became superheroes or anything, they were just hardier. More resistant. Healthier.

It wasn’t just a specific kind of resistance either. They found that different herbs produced a specific kind of adaptogenic property. And even the same herbs applied in a different way generated a different response.

Basically: All natural adaptogens help the body adapt to external stress factors as natural supplements for stress. But each adaptogenic herb has a specific range of stress factors that it fights. Sometimes they overlap. Sometimes they don’t. So understanding which ones do what is important. So let’s look at the “Big 4” adaptogenic herbs, and how each of them helps the body achieve that golden grail: Homeostasis.

The BEST Adaptogen Blend!

Our Boostme Adaptogen Blend is the crème de la crème of supplements. It contains all 4 of the finest adaptogen herbs: Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Suma RootIn the world of herbal medicine, nature continues to surprise us with its incredible healing properties. One such discovery is the remarkable suma root, also known as Brazilian ginseng. This wild-crafted ingredient has gained recognition for its numerous health benefits and is now making waves in the realm of adaptogen blends. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of suma root, exploring its key benefits and shedding light on why it has earned the title of “Brazilian Ginseng.”, Eleutherococcus Senticosus, and Schisandra Chinesis.

I know, I know! These words just sound like gibberish, but I promise they have meaning! Just keep reading!

Anyway, back to our Adaptogen blend. It is wild-crafted in the high altitude of the Altai Mountains in Russia, where adaptogens were originally discovered. Our herbal remedy is designed to decrease stress and anxiety, while giving you a natural energy boost that you didn’t know you needed! Adaptogens truly are the miracle supplement of the world, so the BOOSTme team quickly created a clinical team of doctors (M.D., Ph.D., D.C. and C.N.) to lend their extensive experience and expertise to the creation of the perfect adaptogen blend, which we have created! Boostme for Her and Boostme for Him are both uniquely designed to meet the individual needs of both men and women.

Now, lets continue onto the benefits behind our ingredients!

How long does it take for adaptogens to work?

Our Boostme formula can start showing results within 2-4 weeks!

Our bodies all react differently to supplements. Some people felt results within a week of taking BOOSTme and others it took longer. What we can guarantee, if you take BOOSTme everyday for 30 days, you will feel the effects of adaptogens! Adaptogens must be fully absorbed in the bloodstream to be able to target what areas of the body are weaker and need to be strengthened.

What time of day should I take adaptogens?

We recommend taking BOOSTme with food. If you are a morning person, then we recommend taking it before you eat breakfast for a morning boost. You can take it with lunch for an afternoon pick me up or with dinner if you work the night shift! Please see the dosage recommendations and coordinate with what works for your schedule!

TOP 4 Adaptogens for Stress and Anxiety

1. The Stamina Booster

Rhodiola Rosea

You’re lifting weights, or swinging a baseball bat, or running a marathon, or doing whatever kind of physical activity you’re into, and after a while what happens? You wear down. It’s not your fault: that’s how muscles work. They start to break down. Nothing is going to stop it, right?

Wrong, actually, but more on that later…

Now you’re studying. You’re pouring over your study materials to prep for an exam, or maybe you’re just reading a book for leisure. Either way: you can’t do it if you can’t focus, and after a while, no matter what you do, it becomes harder and harder to focus. Turns out: your brain is a muscle too. Same science applies. That’s just life.

Actually, no it isn’t, but more on that in a sec…

It’s been a hard day at work. You come home and you’re drained. Your mental faculties are tapped out, and to add insult to injury, now your mental fatigue is taking a physical toll in the bedroom. Hey, it happens. It’s not just you: there’s a mental/physical link here that is not working in your favor. But, actually, this relationship can be straightened out…

In rigorous animal and human scientific testing, Rhodiola rosea extract has proven to give your body’s cells the compounds they need to significantly reduce the toll that physical and mental stress takes on you. That’s stress relief you can believe in.

This grassy herb, also known as Golden Root or Arctic Root, hails from those Russian Altai Mountains we mentioned earlier, and when taken prophylactically (AKA regularly, rather than only when you see symptoms) is proven to help diminish the effects of:

• Mental Fatigue

• Muscle Fatigue

• Attention Deficit

• Sleep Disorders

Not bad for grass, huh? But Rhodiola rosea isn’t the only primary adaptogen out there…

2. The Youth Enhancer

Suma Root

In the world of herbal medicine, nature continues to surprise us with its incredible healing properties. One such discovery is the remarkable Suma root, also known as Brazilian ginseng.

This wild-crafted ingredient has gained recognition for its numerous health benefits and is now making waves in the realm of adaptogen blends.

Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata) is a perennial vine native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to its potent medicinal properties. The root, which is the most prized part of the plant, is wild-crafted, meaning it is sustainably harvested from its natural habitat.

Suma root offers a myriad of health benefits. From its adaptogenic properties and energy-boosting effects to immune system support and hormonal balance, suma root has become a valuable ingredient in adaptogen blends.

All in all, it can help you:

• Powerful Adaptogenic Properties

• Enhanced Energy and Stamina

• Immune System Support

• Hormonal Balance and Vitality

• Anti-Inflammatory Properties

• Antioxidant Protection

And we’re only halfway there. We still have two top adaptogens to go, including…

3. The Recovery Stimulator

Eleutherococcus Senticosus

You know that feeling you have after you play a game of basketball for the first time in years? You know, the one where you can’t get off the couch because everything is so sore that all movement seems like a cruel and unusual punishment? The same applies to any situation that has you thinking, “Man, I’m not as young as I once was.”

Or if you’ve kept yourself in tip-top shape, maybe you can relate with the “plateau.” You know, that’s the one where you know your body just isn’t progressing the way it used to after workouts, and you’re not sure what to do.

The bottom line is: You are experiencing a dip in your body’s ability to recover from repeated stress.

Lucky for you, this is not a situation you have to accept. At least, not for long…

Eleutherococcus senticosus, or Siberian Ginseng, has proven through decades of scientific testing that it has the ability to help the body recover more quickly from repeated physical stress when it is taken prophylactically – that is regularly.

There are basically two reasons for Siberian Ginseng’s stellar ability to help athletes and laborers recover from their physical exertions:

• It helps activate the release of oxygen into tired muscles

• It regulates the activities of the endocrine glands.

This is a powerful 1-2 punch of recovery healing for those laying motionless after a pick-up basketball game AND those training for the Olympics. It doesn’t discriminate. It just helps. We can all get on board with that.

And last but certainly not least, our fourth primary adaptogen.

4. The Reflex Manager

Schisandra Chinensis

Our last adaptogen, has been scientifically proven to affect a system we haven’t really touched on to this point: the nervous system.

If you’re not familiar, your nervous system is basically the communications department in your body. Shooting messages back and forth along the — you guessed it — nerves! But just like communications departments, some systems function a little more efficiently than others…

As a result of prolonged exposure to stressors, your nervous system, just like your muscular system, can begin to wear down. It can get a little sluggish. Those messages just aren’t zipping back and forth the way they used to. Normally, you wouldn’t really notice this, but there’s a reason you want those messages flying as quickly as possible…

Long story short: A fine-tuned nervous system can save your life, thanks to these little things called Spinal Reflexes.

Spinal reflexes are what happens when your body reacts to something without bothering to talk to your brain about it. It’s what people are talking about when they say they “reacted without thinking.” It’s what happens when the doctor taps your knee and you kick, even though you didn’t tell your leg to do that.

And rigorous scientific testing shows that Schisandra Chinesis, a lemony plant, the Russians call “Limonnik,” has the ability to decrease the amount of time it takes for your body to respond with a spinal reflex.

And when every second and split-second counts, that could just save your life.