Adaptogen Supplements for Stress: Here Is What You Need to Know

Regardless of where you live, stress is likely a part of your daily reality. A little bit can be motivating, but too much can negatively impact every aspect of your life. It may complicate your work, affect your relationships, and even affect your health. Stress can also keep you up at night and prevent you from getting restful, rejuvenating sleep.

People feeling the effects of too much stress often turn to adaptogens for support. These natural botanicals and functional mushrooms provide support for the body’s inherent responses to stress. Adaptogen supplements for stress offer a convenient and accessible way to restore balance when physical and mental stressors throw you off balance. Here’s what you need to know about these natural supplements.

What Are Adaptogen Supplements?

Although the word “adaptogen” has only been around for a little less than one hundred years, these plant and mushroom species have been integral to Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Both medical systems emphasize the importance of maintaining inner balance to preserve one’s health and wellbeing. But stressors, both external and internal, can challenge the body, mind, and spirit.

Fortunately, adaptogens can help. Adaptogenic herbs (ginseng, holy basil, ashwagandha, astragalus, rhodiola, turmeric) and adaptogenic mushrooms (reishi, chaga, cordyceps, maitake, shiitake) contain key bioactive compounds that help your body recover from stress. With daily use, adaptogens can help the body resist stress-induced changes and restore homeostatic balance.^‡

While many adaptogen herbs and mushrooms continue to be studied for their potential health benefits, adaptogens are currently regulated as dietary supplements. Adaptogenic supplements for stress, like many aspects of Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, are gaining attention as complementary therapies. When used synergistically with conventional medicine and supportive lifestyle habits, these supplements can help support wellness goals.^‡

What Are the Benefits of Taking Adaptogens?

One popular theory is that adaptogens mimic a mild form of stress, thereby increasing the body’s homeostatic range and increasing resistance to actual stress. In other words, an adaptogen may exercise or condition the body to build resilience when faced with stress. Adaptogens are said to enhance the state of nonspecific resistance. Because this effect is nonspecific, it may impact many of the body’s internal systems. The benefits of adaptogens include:

• Neuroendocrine support: Coordination between the central nervous and endocrine systems mediates the body’s response to stress. Adaptogenic substances are believed to support a healthy response through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. By supporting the body’s ability to restore equilibrium after sudden stresses, adaptogens can help the body resist the potential effects of stress on heart rate, respiration, temperature, and mood.^‡
• Immune system support: The immune system is the body’s primary defense system. Adaptogens have a regulating effect by supporting an appropriate immune response. This immunomodulation builds a strong defense against pathogens while downregulating allergic reactions.^‡

While there are some indications that adaptogens may be active at the cellular level, research continues to examine how and why they help the body restore equilibrium. By supporting the restoration of our vital systems, adaptogens have an important role in combating other stress-induced symptoms, including nervousness and difficulty sleeping or relaxing.^‡

Where Can I Find Adaptogen Supplements for Stress?

Om Mushroom Superfood specializes in organic and functional mushroom products, including adaptogen supplements for stress. Each of our mushroom species is sustainably cultivated in our indoor farm in southern California where they are milled and processed to ensure purity. For an added layer of security, each of our products undergoes rigorous, third-party testing for quality certification.

Om Master Blend Organic Mushroom Powder and Capsules

This organic powder blend, specially curated by our master mycologist, combines the benefits of all five adaptogenic mushrooms with five additional mushrooms, three botanical adaptogens, and standardized reishi extract. Each mushroom powder includes mycelial biomass and fruit body or primordia—offering you the full spectrum of its powerful bioactive compounds. When added to a smoothie or used in cooking, Master Blend Powder is easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Om also offers this superfood blend in capsule form.

Om Chaga Organic Mushroom Powder Blend and Capsules

For supporting youthful vibrancy and metabolic health, Om Chaga Certified Organic Mushroom Powder is your product of choice. Chaga has one of the highest amounts of antioxidants, which help maintain oxidative balance. With powerful support for immune system balance, a daily dose of chaga in either powder or capsule form can promote healthy aging.^‡

Functional Mushroom Beverages

One of the easiest ways to receive adaptogenic support is through functional mushroom beverages. These adaptogen-infused beverage mixes are available in multi-serving canisters or portable single-serving sachets. Available as coffee, latte, hot chocolate, matcha, and caffeine-free energy blend, each one is curated with a special combination of mushroom powders and botanical adaptogens. When mixed with water or milk (dairy or non-dairy), they are easy to enjoy hot or cold.

How Long Does It Take for an Adaptogen Supplement To Work?

When starting a new adaptogenic mushroom supplement, it’s important to take it every day for maximum benefits. Om recommends 2,000mg of mushrooms daily. A double dose taken for the first few weeks may accelerate results.^‡

To build resilience and condition your body’s natural response to stress, an adaptogen supplement is the way to go. Om’s curated blends were created with that goal in mind. With a variety of product types and formats, there’s a blend to help you fight stress whenever it rears its ugly head.

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^‡These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Functional mushroom products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.