A big trend in recent years is the use of adaptogens in addition to traditional supplements, vitamins and minerals. However, these do not serve to improve physical performance, but rather to support overall physical and mental well-being. In today's article we will therefore look at a pair of products from the Blendea brand, which focuses, among other things, on the production and sale of adaptogens. And if adaptogens are new to you and you haven't heard of them before, you will also learn some basic information about this group of substances.
Content of the review
You may have come across the Blendea brand in our Blendea Supercoffee review. In it, we looked at how adaptogens (medicinal mushrooms) can work together with coffee.
What are adaptogens anyway?
The term "adaptogen" was first used by Russian scientist Nikolai Lazarev at the turn of the twentieth century. He used it to refer to plant substances that promote the body's resistance to stressful situations. However, this does not only mean psychological stress, but also physical stress, which can becaused by overexertion, lack of sleep or a change in environment. It can therefore be simplified to say that adaptogens help the body to adapt (which is also implied by the name). They do this by controlling the levels of stress hormones released. As a result, they help to reduce psychological stress and fatigue, alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, act antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, harmonise hormone levels, promote cognitive function and so on. Simply put, these are extremely useful lovethat help the body cope with various stressful situations. In practice, adaptogens can be used during mentally or physically demanding work or during psychologically challenging periods, for example.
Pink stonecrop and brahmi
In today's review we will focus on two products from the wide range of Blendea. Specifically, Rhodiola rosea and brahmi. The former is known primarily for its ability to fight stress and fatigue. It also has antioxidant properties, supports cognitive performance and helps oxygenate the body. Since the spectrum of positive effects of the stonecrop is very wide, you may have come across it in our articlein our article on fighting stress, but you can also find it in a plethora of supplements of all kinds (for example, in the pre-workout BrainMax 3.0 Anabolic Dagger).
Brahmi may not be as well-known a plant, but its effects are just as impressive as those of stonecrop. Its main benefits include support for cognitive function and memory, but it also has a positive effect on the functioning of the gallbladder. Brahmi is especially popular among students and people with mentally taxing jobs.
Absolutely pure composition
As far as the composition of similar products is concerned, there is not much room for any creativity for the manufacturers. The best solution is to use a quality source of the substance and not add anything else to the formula, because it is simply not needed. Blendea has followed this approach, and from my point of view that is only good. Both the stonecrop and the brahmi are contained here in the form of an organic powder in a plant-based vegan capsule. So in this respect we have to evaluate very positively.
How to take adaptogens from Blendea?
There are no universal rules regarding the use of adaptogens. For most substances, the recommended doses are quite different, but even these recommendations can vary depending on which manufacturer sells them. Since these substances affect everyone differently, it is difficult to set a clear limit for most of them. Blendea recommends taking both rozchodnica and brahmi in equal amounts - one to two capsules a day. However, it is generally recommended to start with smaller doses and increase these as needed. Always take the capsules with plenty of water.
What can adaptogens be combined with?
Of course, you don't have to limit yourself to just one substance when taking adaptogens. You can easily combine them with each other and take them at the same time. It is also possible to combine the use of adaptogens with so-called nootropics (also known as smart drugs). These substances have a lot in common with adaptogens, but they primarily support cognitive function. Some substances fall into both groups (such as stonecrop), so the line between nootropics and adaptogens is not entirely sharp. But combining them can enhance the individual effects of these substances. You can read about the positive effects of nootropics on the body in the article 5 best smart drugs.
If you're all about relieving stress and promoting relaxation, a combination of adaptogens and CBD may be of interest to you. The first option, of course, is to reach for a quality CBD oil, with again, our comparison of the best CBD oils will help you choose . But you may also be interested in special products that contain adaptogens as well as CBD. You can read more in our review of medicinal mushrooms from CBD star.
What were our impressions?
For testing adaptogens from the Blendea range, I deliberately chose a combination of rhododendron and brahmi, as both also support cognitive function. However, it is very difficult to assess the real effect of adaptogens and similar substances, because you can hardly know for sure thatthat any positive effect is due to this particular substance when there are countless other variables at play. In general, however, I can say that Blendea's adaptogens are very well processed (both the stonecrop and the brahmi are of organic quality) and do not contain any unnecessary additives besides the active ingredients. Their real effect is for everyone to test, although I must say that I was very satisfied with them.
It is also worth mentioning the price of both products. Given their premium quality, these are definitely not the cheapest supplements you can come across. If price is important to you above all else, these probably won't be the right products for you. But if you're a fan of quality and don't mind paying a little extra for it, you'll undoubtedly be satisfied.
Evaluation in conclusion
Adaptogens from Blendea are characterized by really high quality and absolute purity. So, if you are looking for a quality source of herbal substances to help you overcome stress and boost cognitive performance, you will definitely be satisfied. However, it is important to remember that high quality also goes hand in hand with a higher price. But that's really the only thing we can fault both products for. Both stonecrop and brahmi have worked very well for us and we can highly recommend them.