Trainer: Eric Gumpricht, PhD, Director of Research & Science
While adaptogens have been a key health contributor to Isagenix products and systems since the company’s founding, these unique plants are just starting to catch on amongst health-focused consumers. Isagenix Director of Research & Science Dr. Eric Gumpricht gives an in-depth look at what adaptogens are, their benefits, who should consume them, and more!
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Episode Notes:
“Adaptogens are plants or herbs that enhance the resistance against stress or stressors. These stressors could be physical, chemical, biological or (in animals) mental. Adaptogenic plants evolved to survive and thrive under harsh environmental climates. “I always think of adaptogens as environmental thermostats that sense what the cell, tissue, organism needs and support that adaptation, accordingly.” – Dr. Gumpricht
3 primary purposes for adaptogen use:
- Stress Support
- Benefit to mental performance
- Benefit to physical performance
Adaptogens defined:
- Enhance resistance to stressors
- High safety profile
- Normalize the body’s systems
4 Main Adaptogens:
- Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) Ingredient Spotlight: Ashwagandha
- Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng) Ingredient Spotlight: Eleuthero
- Rhodiola rosea (golden root) Ingredient Spotlight: Rhodiola rosea
- Schisandra chinensis Ingredient Spotlight: Schisandra Berry
To see the photo of Jim Coover and Dr. Israel Brekhman mentioned in this episode and Jim himself telling the story of meeting Dr. Brekhman, see this article: How Jim Coover Brought Adaptogens to Isagenix
To learn more about each of our adaptogen-rich products, check out each article below:
- Stress Less with Adaptogen Elixir
- Ionix Supreme: Nature’s Answer to Stress
- Nutritional Cleansing with Cleanse for Life®
- e+: Adaptogen-Powered Energy Shot
Learn more about each of the study’s Dr. Gumpricht talked about in this episode below:
- The cell study done with Cleanse For Life does not have its own article, but the actual paper is referenced in countless articles, including this one: Why Your Cleanse Day Isn’t Complete Without Cleanse for Life
- Clinical Study Documents Health Benefits of Adaptogen Elixir
- Study Finds More Reason to Share the Shot (First Publication)
- Published Study: e+ Energy Shot Most Beneficial for High Stressed and Fatigued Individuals (Second Publication)
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Source: IsagenixHealth.net