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Adding adaptogens to your stack can improve alertness, concentration, focus, learning, memory, mood and reduce brain fog. But the primary purpose of adding an adaptogen to your nootropic stack is to reduce physical and mental stress. And bring balance back to your life.

Balancing the production of neurotransmitters Boosting brain cell signaling Improving cerebral blood flow Modulating brain waves Protecting from brain cell damage Eliminating heavy metals and toxins Promoting neuroplasticity Upregulating BDNF and nerve growth factor

Astragalus is also known as Huang Qi, which translates to ‘yellow leader’.

Ashwagandha is also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry adaptogen.

‘choline’ was also found in the brain, in the form of acetylcholine, which acts as the chief neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system (helping us rest and digest).

A deficiency in choline is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Thus, choline plays a vital role in boosting memory and learning.

The Ginkgo tree, also known as the “living fossil”. Is the oldest living tree in the world and the last surviving species of its kind.

Existing for more than 270 million years, the Gingko tree has been around since the time of dinosaurs. Ginkgo holds an ancient history of medicinal and spiritual importance. Especially in Traditional Chinese medicine, as the extracted seeds and leaves from this particular tree are a powerful nootropic.

Ginkgo boosts blood circulation and thus, oxygenates the brain. This enhances our overall cognitive performance, especially with regards to memory.

Ginkgo has been shown to increase dopamine and serotonin in the brain. Mitigating anxiety and low mood.

Lion's Mane is also known as "The Mountain Priest Mushroom".

• Lion's Mane increases NGF (nerve growth factor), essential for maintaining healthy brain cells.

L-theanine increases dopamine and alpha-brain waves. Leading to relaxation with improved attention.

L-theanine increases glutathione levels (our master antioxidant) and thus, supports liver and detox.

Reishi, commonly known as “The Mushroom of Immortality”,

Reishi is the master mushroom at modulating the immune system. It is also the most effective as an antiviral agent.

Rhodiola Rosea is also known as "Golden Root".

The Vikings are said to have ingested the powerful Rhodiola adaptogen to enhance their strength and increase stamina.

Rhodiola increases serotonin and thus, is associated with improved mood.

Schisandra berry is also known as “The Five Flavoured Fruit”. This is because it possesses the five flavours and elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Sour (wood), bitter (fire), sweet (Earth), salty (water), and pungent (metal).

Schisandra optimises liver function and detox pathways.