Adaptogens are unique herbal ingredients that support balance and physiological homeostasis within the body. Many medicinal mushrooms function as adaptogens and have been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for their unique ability to “adapt” their function according to your body’s specific needs. They support all facets of the body’s fundamental processes like healthy cortisol levels to reduce afternoon crashes, stabilize energy, and improve mood. 

Think of an adaptogen as being sort of like a thermostat.  When the thermostat senses that the room temperature is too low, it brings the temperature back up, conversely when the temperature is too high, the thermostat cools the room back down. The beautiful thing about an adaptogen is that it can commonly calm you down while increasing energy.