Why Adaptogens?

Let’s talk about the power of adaptogens, a group of plants and mushrooms which help your body find balance in the face of daily stress

While there is no magic pill to completely substitute the foundations of good health (balanced diet, movement, and restorative sleep), adaptogens are effective at enhancing quality of life and mental wellness. 

What are adaptogens?

Hailed by modern science, adaptogens have also been used for centuries in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nine plants and mushrooms classed as adaptogens. They all:

  • Produce resistance in the body to physical, emotional or environmental stress
  • Help the body restore it’s normal functions that are altered by chronic stress
  • Are non-toxic in normal therapeutic doses

Should I take adaptogens?

We can all benefit from them! Everyone puts their body through some level of stress day-to-day. While this looks different between people, even mild stress can deplete the body.

For some, it can be feeling tired after a big day at work or being stressed about an upcoming event in your life. For others, it may be adjusting to a big change or dealing with mental illness.

For many, simply the stress of modern life and juggling a multitude of responsibilities can strain the body. 

Over time, this stress can effect mood, energy levels, sleep quality, cognitive function and sex drive, among other things.

Which adaptogens are best for me?

Not all adaptogens are created equal. They have different functions and varying degrees of scientifically-backed effectiveness. Ashwagandha is our adaptogen of choice due to its wide range of proven benefits, it offers something for everyone.

Moodi blends use KSM-66® ashwagandha, the most clinically studied and highest concentration ashwagandha in the world. Read more about the benefits of KSM-66® ashwagandha here.

If you’re someone who wouldn't dream of giving up your morning coffee, can't remember the last time you got 8 hours of sleep, religiously craves a sweet treat at 3pm, or often feels stressed, adaptogens could be for you.

How do adaptogens work?

They promote homeostasis internally, helping your body find balance. How are these plants so smart?

Experts suggest they act like a natural thermostat — 'turning the heat down if it's too hot and turning it up if it's too cold, by sensitising or desensitising your cells based on chemical signals they receive.' This supports your body's ability to cope with physical and mental stress.

Adaptogens can help your wellbeing

  • Support your body in finding balance

  • Restore normal functions altered by stress

  • Are non-toxic in regular doses

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Should I take adaptogens?

Yes! Most of us experience physical and mental stress daily.

The constant mix of caffiene, sugar, stress, hard work, lack of sleep and illness keeps your stress reponse system on, often making your body think it's in a low level of danger.

Putting your body under this strain can affect mood, energy levels, sleep quality, cognitive function and hormones, and more.

Adaptogens can calm and nourish your adrenal glands, supporting them to restore normal functions altered by stress.

Which adaptogens are best for me?

Not all adaptogens are created equal. They have different functions and varying degrees of scientifically-backed effectiveness.

Ashwagandha is our adaptogen of choice as it offers something for everyone. Moodi blends use KSM-66® ashwagandha, the most clinically studied and highest concentration full spectrum ashwagandha in the world. Learn more below.

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