One of the hot topics at this year's UKSCA convention was the use of adaptogens in improving athletic performance and body composition.
Adaptogens are herb products that are plant derivatives and are thought to increase resistance to fatigue, trauma, anxiety and stress. One herb in particular, Rhodiola Rosea, is gaining notoriety as an effective combative treatment for depression, lifting mood and helping the user to cope with everyday stressors. I have personally been taking rhodiola as part of my bodybuilding supplementation program and have found it to be very effective at keeping mood levels even despite heavy training combined with a low calorie diet.
Indeed, clinical studies have found that adaptogens such as Rhodiola exert an anti-fatigue effect and increase mental work capacity, affording the user tolerance to mental exhaustion and enhanced attention.
P, Alexander & G, Wilman. (2011) 'Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress--Protective Activity'Pharmaceuticals 2010, 3, 188-224.
So, if you suffer from stress, low mood or fatigue, it might be worth giving RhodiolaRosea a try. It's inexpensive, and in my opinion, works!
To Your Success!
Charlotte
www.phoenixprofitness.com
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