Adaptogens

Ancient Ayurvedic adaptogen shown to reduce cortisol, improve stress resilience, and support thyroid function.

Turkey tail is one of the most extensively researched medicinal mushrooms, particularly for immune modulation in cancer care. Its polysaccharide compounds PSK and PSP are approved as adjunctive cancer therapies in Japan and China.

Maitake is a large, edible polypore mushroom native to temperate forests. Its signature compound, D-fraction, is a beta-glucan extract with notable immune-modulating and blood sugar-regulating properties.

Eleuthero is a woody shrub native to northeastern Asia, widely studied as an adaptogen for stress resistance, physical endurance, and immune modulation. Unlike true ginseng (Panax), it contains eleutherosides rather than ginsenosides as its primary active compounds.

Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus traditionally used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to enhance energy, stamina, and respiratory function. Modern research focuses on its benefits for exercise performance and oxygen utilisation.

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is the most abundant circulating steroid hormone in the human body and a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen. Levels peak in early adulthood and decline steadily with age, prompting interest in supplementation for anti-aging and vitality.

Reishi is a medicinal mushroom used for over 2.000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is valued primarily for its immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties, earning it the title 'mushroom of immortality.'

Astragalus is a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, prized for its immune-enhancing, anti-aging, and cardioprotective properties. Modern research has focused on its polysaccharides and cycloastragenol, the latter being studied for its potential to activate telomerase.

Shiitake is one of the world's most cultivated and consumed edible mushrooms. Beyond its culinary value, it contains lentinan, a beta-glucan with well-documented immune-modulating and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Shilajit is a tar-like resinous substance found in high-altitude mountain rocks, formed over centuries from decomposed plant material. It is rich in fulvic acid and over 80 trace minerals and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to promote vitality and longevity.

Chaga is a slow-growing parasitic fungus found primarily on birch trees in cold climates. It has been used for centuries in Siberian and Northern European folk medicine for its potent antioxidant and immune-supporting properties.

Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone synthesized from cholesterol and serves as the master precursor for nearly all other steroid hormones, including DHEA, progesterone, cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen. Interest in supplementation centers on age-related cognitive decline and hormonal support.

Suma root is a large ground vine native to the tropical rainforests of South America, traditionally used as a tonic to boost energy, vitality, and immune function. It contains ecdysteroids, saponins, and germanium, which contribute to its adaptogenic properties.