5 Best Adaptogens for Stress, Anxiety, Energy, and More

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Adaptogens are herbs, mushrooms, and superfoods like cordyceps, ashwagandha, and maca and these adaptogens' benefits are vast! They can help your body adapt to physical and psychological stress by keeping you calm under pressure, relieving anxiety, and even improving your post-workout recovery.

Read on to learn about the 5 best adaptogens are their impressive benefits.

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Here are our five favorite adaptogens for naturally lowering stress and increasing energy, stamina, and brain function:

1. Cordyceps for Endurance and Relaxation

Cordyceps is a type of mushroom-like fungus, and one of the most prized compounds in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the last few years, researchers have confirmed how valuable it is as an adaptogen.

We like cordyceps so much that we made Cordyceps Pro, a blend of cordyceps and several of the other adaptogens on this list. It’s great for staying calm under stress or relaxing at the end of a long day. It’s also good for post-workout recovery.

There are a few different kinds of cordyceps, each of which offers unique benefits. Use this article to figure out which type of cordyceps is best for you.

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2. Ashwagandha for Anxiety and Stress

Ashwagandha is Sanskrit for “smell of horse,” and this pungent herb lives up to its name. Smell aside, you should consider taking it because ashwagandha is a potent stress and anxiety reliever.

Ashwagandha is great for busy days at work or times when you feel especially anxious or stressed. It’s part of our Cordyceps Pro blend, and it’s also in our Organic Pre-Workout. Don’t worry; our pre-workout smells and tastes amazing.

3. Ginseng for Fatigue and Mental Clarity

Ginseng is probably the most well-known adaptogen. It’s been a staple of Chinese medicine for thousands of years. And like the cordyceps you just read about, ginseng is starting to become popular in the West, thanks to recent research that supports its benefits:

4. Maca for Sex Drive, Fertility, Energy, and Mood

Maca is an unusual root. It only grows in the harshest parts of the Peruvian Andes, where local cultures have used it for generations as an aphrodisiac.

Maca is good for that (it increases sex drive and fertility in both men and women), as well as a few other things:

If you want to give maca a try, make sure you get the gelatinized (cooked) version; that’s the way Peruvians have always prepared maca, and most studies use maca in its gelatinized form. Raw maca can cause major stomach upset.

You can also try our Natural Force Raw Tea, which includes a healthy dose of energy- and libido-boosting maca.

5. Bacopa Monnieri for Learning, Memory, and Stress

Bacopa is a creeping marsh plant that grows on nearly every continent. It’s a popular nootropic (that is, it’s great for improving brain function), and its benefits don’t stop there.

Bacopa is great for studying or learning new things. It’s also a great way to stay relaxed if you have a big meeting, presentation, or similar stressful event coming up.

Which Adaptogen is Best?

The answer depends on what you’re looking for. Adaptogens work beautifully together, so you can mix and match according to your goals.

Looking to decrease stress? Try cordyceps and ashwagandha (or just take Cordyceps Pro).

Want to recover from exercise faster? Combine ginseng and maca. Or get both from Natural Force Raw Tea before you work out.

Want a sharper, faster brain? Pair ginseng and bacopa to improve learning and memory. Whatever you choose, enjoy the benefits. Adaptogens are a powerful way to upgrade your body and mind.

Do you have a favorite adaptogen? Let us know in the comments!

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