Adaptogens are plants, berries and mushrooms that help the body fight stress and the imbalances it causes.
To qualify as an adaptogen, a plant must meet the following 3 criteria:
- Have a generalized action on the body: what they have in common is a general and lasting improvement in the body's resistance to all types of stress.
- Have a normalizing effect: adaptogens have a regulating and balancing effect on the body. They act in both directions to strengthen or calm the body, depending on its current state.
- They are safe to use and have no side effects.
Is stress the root cause of all ills?
Today, stress is considered to be responsible for numerous imbalances that can spoil our daily lives in the medium to long term. Stress is the 1st cause of insomnia, for example, and is at the root of digestive problems from which more and more people are suffering.
While it's normal to experience occasional stressful situations, the big problem today is what we call chronic stress, i.e. the continuous secretion of cortisol, the stress hormone. The body is in a constant state of alert, which disrupts the functioning of the entire organism and causes numerous health problems, including adrenal fatigue.
Research shows the impact of chronic stress on health: high blood pressure, anxiety, even depression, addiction...
How do adaptogens help relieve stress?
Used for thousands of years in traditional medicines, adaptogens are now enjoying a new popularity, validated by science and proving to be perfect allies for our modern lifestyles.
What does this mean in practice? Adaptogenic plants support adrenal functions, which are overtaxed by chronic stress. They also improve oxygen delivery to promote cellular respiration, help eliminate toxins that clog up and weaken the body and, above all, help maintain homeostasis: the body's inner balance.
Consuming adaptogenic plants on a regular basis allows you to :
- Adapting the body to stress, taking a step back and becoming a little more Zen every day.
- A stronger immune system
- Sustainable energy, all year round, with no slack periods
- Support adrenal gland hormones such as adrenalin (positive stress) and adjust cortisol levels (negative stress) depending on the situation
- Improved mental and physical performance
- Restore hormonal balance
How can adaptogens be incorporated into your daily routine?
While all adaptogens are anti-stress, they each have a unique profile and an incredible set of properties. Some stimulate the body (Ginseng, Maca), others soothe it (Reishi, Holy Basil).
That's why Hygée, France's leading brand of dietary supplements based on adaptogenic plants, formulates products that combine different adaptogens. This makes it possible to address a problem as a whole, in a more holistic way. Hygée adaptogen powders are 100% active and natural, organic and vegan. They are ready-to-use and can be added to your daily rituals in a fun way: 1 teaspoon a day, in your drinks, smoothies, breakfast bowls, etc.