Adaptogens are herbs, roots and other plant substances (such as mushrooms) that help our body manage stress and restore balance after a stressful situation.
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What does this mean?
Any stress (physical, emotional, hormonal) and what we eat and drink affect the body's systems. Adaptogens interact with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which initiates the body's response to stress and plays an important role in maintaining the body's balance.
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Why are adaptogens important?
The purpose of adaptogens is to help the body respond to or recover from short-term and long-term physical or mental stress. Some of them can also strengthen immunity and general well-being
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Adaptogens are said to be able to improve overall health and especially help people who are dealing with:
- mental and physical fatigue
- pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- fibromyalgia
- sleep problems
- hormonal imbalance
How do adaptogens affect stress?
When the body is exposed to stress, a process called the general adaptation syndrome takes place
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It consists of 3 stages:
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Adaptogens help you stay in the resistance phase longer, as the stimulating effect prevents exhaustion. Instead of collapsing in a moment of stress, during a task or event, a person finds balance and continues to work.
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When the body is under stress, the adrenal glands release the stress hormone cortisol, which provides energy to cope with the stressful situation.
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Taking adaptogens can help manage stress in the short term, but it can also help reduce the risk of long-term complications from persistent stress.
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However, frequent release of high levels of cortisol is not good. This can lead to cortisol dysfunction, which can lead to widespread inflammation and pain
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