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Description of Formula
Adrenal Health enhances the body's physiologic response to
stress. Stress is defined as any situation or condition that
causes undue physical, emotional and/or mental strain on the
body. When one experiences stress, in any form, the adrenal
glands secrete specific hormones that have a profound effect on
the body. One can imagine the adrenal glands as little "hats"
that sit on top of the kidneys. These hats secrete hormones such
as cortisol and DHEA in response to stress. Over time, as one
experiences stress on a daily basis, the adrenal glands can
function less optimally, secreting unhealthy levels of these
stress-related hormones. Overworking of the adrenal glands can
lead to something called adrenal stress. Nervousness, poor
memory, difficulty with concentration and decision-making,
cravings for sweets, weight gain and compromised sleep are all
associated with failure to maintain healthy levels of these two
hormones.
The Adrenal Health formula can have a profound influence on the
body, helping to maintain a healthy response to stress by
supporting the adrenal glands and nourishing the nervous system.
Select herbs within the formula contain compounds recognized for
their ability to support the health and function of the adrenal
glands and maintaining normal secretion levels of key
stress-related hormones such as cortisol.*
Rhodiola rosea root supports the functioning of the adrenal
glands and encourages a healthy response to physical, emotional
and mental stress by normalizing cortisol levels and other
stress-related hormones. If used regularly, it enhances the
body's natural resistance and adaptation to stressful
influences. Rhodiola rosea root is classified as an adaptogen,
which represents a class of herbs that help the body adapt to
stresses of various kinds. In order to achieve this
classification, a plant must be harmless and must have a
normalizing, broad spectrum action that supports homeostasis,
particularly when under stressful influences.*
Holy Basil has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to support a
healthy response to stress, nourish the mind and elevate the
spirit. Revered by Ayurvedic practitioners as "the incomparable
one," this herb's documented actions on the body date back
thousands of years. Today, we know that holy basil contains a
variety of constituents, including eugenol, camphor,
caryophyllene, ursolic acid, luteolin and apigenin that function
collectively to normalize stress hormones and enhance adrenal
function. The properties inherent in this herb make it ideally
suited for helping to support a healthy adrenal system and
stress response.*
Ashwagandha, often referred to as "Indian Ginseng," is a common
herb used in Ayurvedic medicine (from India) to support mental
and physical vitality and stamina. It contains steroidal
compounds and additional chemical constituents that advance the
body's natural resistance and adaptation to stressful
influences. Ashwagandha also supports mental endurance, promotes
total metabolic efficiency and encourages an overall sense of
well-being.*
Schizandra berries provide powerful antioxidant protection,
particularly from free radicals and other toxins in the
environment that may cause cellular damage. Regarded as a
popular adaptogenic agent, schizandra berries are unique in that
they hold a remarkable blend of five distinct flavor properties
collectively serving to promote overall health and vitality.
Namely, bitter, sweet, sour, salty and hot. Schizandra berries
function to enhance the body's natural resistance and adaptation
to stressful influences, support mental endurance and promote
overall metabolic efficiency.*
Wild Oats milky seed contains numerous compounds that promote a
vital nervous system while working to ease temporary nervous
stress, weakness, and exhaustion.*
Alcohol-Free Concentrated Extracts of:
Formula (mg per 2 capsules)
Holy Basil (Occimum sanctum) 400 mg
Rhodiola root (Rhodiola rosea) 200 mg
Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) 100 mg
Schizandra berry (Schizandra chinensis) 100 mg
Wild Oats (Avena sativa) 100 mg
Other ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, vegetable cellulose
(capsule)
Standardized To Full Spectrum Activity Profile
Bioactivity Per 2 Capsules (mg Activity)
8% Withanolide glycosides (from Ashwagandha root) 8 mg
3% Rosavins (from Rhodiola root) 6 mg
0.8% Salidrosides (from Rhodiola root) 1.6 mg
Dosage
2 capsule 2 times daily
Duration of Use
3 months
Best Taken
After meals, with a small amount of warm water
Safety Evaluation/Contraindications
Before using this product, talk with your healthcare
professional if you suffer from a medical condition. Please
visit www.gaiaherbs.com to obtain information regarding
potential contraindications and/or side effects that may be
associated with herbs found in this formula.*
Known Drug Interactions
Before using this product, talk with your healthcare
professional if you take any medications. Please visit
www.gaiaherbs.com to obtain information regarding any possible
drug interactions that may be associated with herbs found in
this formula.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure or prevent any disease. |
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