Tired & exhausted? These natural substances provide more momentum in everyday life.

You drag yourself through the day, no coffee helps, and everyday activities become torture - a constant feeling of fatigue and exhaustion can become a real burden. The reasons for this can be as varied as they are complex: sleep disorders, overwork, intensive sports, psychological strain or chronic stress are just a few of them. First of all: being tired after a hard day, a stressful situation or an intensive sports session is completely normal! Ideally, the body then gets its rest time to fully regenerate. If you give it this rest, enough sleep and deserved breaks and still have the feeling to go through the day completely without energy and exhausted, you should take a closer look at possible causes.

A good way to support yourself naturally in everyday life can be found in nature.
We would like to present a selection of our top 3 "pick-me-ups".

Ginseng

In China, ginseng has been one of the most popular roots for more vitality for decades. In the meantime, ginseng has become part of many studies. Promising results are delivered. For example, according to Reay JL et al (2005), cognitive performance is said to be increased by taking ginseng (1). Contrary to many rumors, this does not apply to physical performance. A large number of studies negate this widespread opinion (2,3).

Ginseng shows itself to be particularly positive as a companion through demanding phases of life. Especially in the case of fatigue and stress, several studies assign adaptogenic properties to ginseng (4,5) Adaptogen means the ability of the body to adapt to demanding stress situations.

Ashwaganda

With Ashwaganda, we take a trip to Ayuerveda, which originated in India.
In this it is touted as the "Queen of Ayuerveda" and is especially praised for its balancing effects during periods of high stress. Ashwaganda is also receiving more and more attention in studies. Again, with promising results. For example, it is said to increase the body's resistance to stress when taken in high concentrations (6). Ashwaganda is also becoming increasingly popular in competitive sports as an accompaniment for mentally demanding phases of competition.

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Rhodiola

Rhodiola, also known as rose root, is found in cool, moist mountainous areas. In Russia (Siberia) it has been known for years as a useful root for harsh winters and hard work. Like ginseng and ashwaganda, it belongs to the adaptogenic plants. Again, the value-giving substances are found in the root of the plant. These include: Rosavin, as well as flavonoids and terpenoids. These substances ensure that Rhodiola is a good choice, especially in stressful times such as exam periods. A Russian study tested this on medical students during their exams. The results can be found here.

All three plants have been used in traditional folk medicine for decades and are positively highlighted in numerous testimonials. Since stress and overload are ubiquitous in our daily lives, we see a lot of potential in science to continue to back up the potential of these plants with valuable studies.

Sources:

1. Reay JL, Kennedy DO, Scholey AB: Effects of Panax ginseng, consumed with and without glucose, on blood glucose levels and cognitive performance during sustained 'mentally demanding' tasks. J Psychopharmacol 2006;20:771-781.
2. Kulaputana O, Thanakomsirichot S, Anomasiri W: Ginseng supplementation does not change lactate threshold and physical performance in physically active Thai men. J Med Assac Thai 2007;90:172-179.
3. Allen JD, McLung J, Nelson AG, Welsch M: Ginseng supplementation does not enhance healthy young adults' peak aerobic exercise performance. J Am Coll Nutr 1998;17:462-466.
4. Scaglione F, Pannacci M, Petrini O: The standardised G115 Panax ginsengC.A. MEYER extract: a review of its properties and usage. Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine 2005;2:195-206.
5. Facchinetti F, Neri I, Tarabusi M: Eleutherococcus senticosus reduces cardiovascular stress response in healthy subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Stress Health 2002;18:11-17.
6. Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian J Psychol Med. 2012 Jul;34(3):255-62. doi: 10.4103/0253-7176.106022. PMID: 23439798; PMCID: PMC3573577.
7. Spasov AA, Wikman GK, Mandrikov VB, Mironova IA, Neumoin VV. A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adaptogenic effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on the fatigue of students caused by stress during an examination period with a repeated low-dose regimen. Phytomedicine. 2000 Apr;7(2):85-9. doi: 10.1016/S0944-7113(00)80078-1. PMID: 10839209.