Combines five premier adaptogens
Adaptaphase II combines five premier adaptogens in a unique blend that can help increase resistance to stress, build stamina and endurance, and enhance mood and cognition Adaptogenic herbs help effectively “normalize” and strengthen the entire system, and are considered suitable for long term use. Research has shown that the herbs in Adaptaphase II also support cardiovascular function and immunity, and promote the formation of lean muscle mass. The product is intended to be used as a synergistic complement to
AdaptaPhase® I, but either product can be safely and effectively used separately.
Adaptaphase II has now been enhanced by Russian adaptogen research expert Dr. Zakir Ramazanov, a world-renowned scientist. Whenever we are subjected to stress in any form, our bodies react in a stereotypical way. The “fight-or-flight” nervous system (the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system) becomes activated. This, in turn, causes the adrenal glands to release the hormones adrenaline and noradrenalin, allowing the body/mind to go into “hyperdrive,” to escape a tiger or do battle with an enemy. The brain’s hypothalamus releases corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF), which in turn triggers the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which then triggers the adrenal cortex to release cortisol (the “state of siege” hormone).
These hormones can help us survive life’s dire emergencies; however, they are “dual-edged swords” that also have extremely toxic downsides, especially if we are exposed to them on a chronic, long-term basis, as many people are in our fast-paced, toxic, stressful modern world.
With prolonged stress and/or aging, the sensors in the hypothalamus that monitor/control our stress hormone levels become ever less sensitive. This is called “loss of hormone receptor sensitivity". This receptor sensitivity decrease allows us to become chronically “flooded” with stress hormones, which greatly increase the “wear and tear” on our organs, tissues and physiology. Excess levels of adrenaline/cortisol can cause heart attacks, strokes, bone loss, immune weakness, weight gain or loss, over- and undereating, memory loss, insomnia, ulcers, muscle loss, skin aging, etc.
Adaptogens work in part by restoring hypothalamic receptor sensitivity, thereby reducing body levels of CRF, ACTH and cortisol. Thus, Rhodiola rosea extract has been shown to reduce CRF release under stress, thereby reducing levels of cortisol, the body’s chief catabolic (tissue breakdown) hormone.
Adaptogens may also promote anabolism (building new tissue), thus increasing repair of the tissue damage caused by chronically high levels of the catabolic stress hormones. Extracts of Rhaponticum carthamoides and Ajuga turkestanica, two highly prized Russian adaptogens, have been shown to significantly increase anabolic activity in animals and humans.
Rhodiola Rosea: The Ultimate Adaptogen
Rhodiola rosea extract has been shown to:
| • | improve memory and mental performance, and to have antifatigue, antistress, and antidepressant properties; |
| • | improve physical performance, reducing exhaustion and accelerating recovery after heavy training workloads, and increase muscle energy production, protein synthesis and anabolic activity; |
| • | prevent or reduce stress-induced heart damage; |
| • | reduce liver toxicity from various anticancer drugs while enhancing their anticancer action; |
| • | enhance thyroid function without causing hyperthyroidism, improve thymus gland function while reducing the thymus shrinkage that normally occurs with stress and aging, and increase adrenal gland reserve without causing adrenal hypertrophy (overgrowth); |
| • | have strong antioxidant and anticarcinogen effects; and |
| • | be incredibly safe, with clinical Rhodiola doses being hundreds of times less than potentially toxic doses |
Rhaponticum carthamoides
Rhaponticum, also called “Leuzea,” is a plant that grows throughout eastern Siberia. Based on the animal research plus the experience of Russian athletes using ecdysteriods, Rhaponticum carthamoides extract was added to the official Russian Pharmacopoeia as a remedy for increasing work efficiency under stressful conditions, improving athletic performance, and promoting recovery after intense muscular workloads. Leuzea extract has been shown to considerably increase the working capacity of tired muscles and increase their content of ATP, glycogen and creatine phosphate, three chief energy-producing factors for muscle strength and endurance.
Ajuga turkestanica
Ajuga has been a traditional folk remedy in ancient Bactria (a region of Central Asia that includes Afghanistan and Uzbekistan) for thousands of years. It has been used there to enhance muscular strength and physical endurance under harsh, exhausting conditions (e.g., trekking long distances through high mountain deserts).
Aralia manchurica
Aralia manchurica (also called “A. mandshurica” or thorn tree) is a shrub that grows throughout Russia, China and Korea. Aralia is botanically related to Eleutherococcus (formerly “Siberian ginseng”) and Panax ginseng. Siberians traditionally preferred Aralia m. to ginseng for immune health, to reduce stress/depression, and to improve physical and mental performance. Siberians would often combine Aralia manchurica, Leuzea and Rhodiola rosea for maximal stress reduction/performance enhancement benefits.
Myricetin
Myricetin is a flavanol (bioflavonoid) closely related to quercetin. It occurs naturally in many fruits, berries, wines and fruit juices. It is easily absorbed, so small doses are needed. Myricetin has useful antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antihyperglycemic and detoxifying properties, yet its real interest in the context of stress is its ability to inhibit the brain enzyme serotonin N-acetyltransferase (SNAT). SNAT converts the calming, antidepressant neurotransmitter serotonin to N-acetylserotonin, and then another enzyme (HIOMT) converts N-acetylserotonin to melatonin.
The stress hormone cortisol increases liver tryptophan degradation, in turn reducing brain serotonin production. By inhibiting conversion of serotonin to N-acetylserotonin, myricetin can, in effect, act to conserve brain serotonin. Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter for maintaining a calm yet cheerful mood state under stressful conditions.
Dosage:
AdaptaPhase II is meant to be taken at a dose of two to four capsules daily on an empty stomach. In the morning and afternoon are the appropriate times to take one to two capsules. Because some people may be more sensitive to this formula than others, it is best to start with one or two capsules daily for the first five days, and then increase dosage if desired, and only if no overstimulation has occurred.
Caution:
While the ingredients in AdaptaPhase II have a long history of use in their natural form and are generally quite safe, there are a few precautions for use. AdaptaPhase II should not be used by those suffering from hypertension, manic-depression (bipolar disorder) or over-excitation. It is also not for use by pregnant women. AdaptaPhase II should not be taken after dinner or in the evening, as it may promote insomnia if taken late in the day. Some of the ingredients in AdaptaPhase II have been shown to lower high blood sugar, so diabetics who use insulin should use AdaptaPhase II with caution.
| Product Specifications: |
| Serving Size: 2 capsule |
| Servings Per Container: 60 |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Ajuga turkestanica (root) | 200mg | * |
| (2% turkesterone) |
| Aralia mandshurica extract (root) | 200mg | * |
| (20% aralosides) |
| Rhaponticum carthamoids extract (root) | 200mg | * |
| (5% ecdysterone) |
| Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) extract (root) | 100mg | * |
| (5% rosaving and 1% salidrosides) |
| Grape skin Extract (70% Myricetin) | 60mg | * |
| *Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (vegetarian capsule).
Contains no added sugar, starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, dairy products, flavoring or preservatives.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
