Indications

• nutritional and botanical support for healthy adrenals
• non-glandular vegetarian support for the adrenals
• contains KEY000000 adaptogenic herbs to improve the body's resistance to stress
• helps reduce fatigue
• optimizes adrenal function for better stress management

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 125 mg
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) (6:1 root extract) (Quantity dried equivalent = 450 mg/cap) Standardized to contain 1.5% withanolides 75 mg
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (root) 50 mg
Pantothenic Acid† (Pantethine Octahydrate) 50 mg
Oriental Ginseng (Panax ginseng) (3-5:1 root extract) (Quantity dried equivalent 112.5-187.5 mg
/cap) Standardized to contain 20% total ginsenosides 37.5 mg
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) (10-11:1 root extract) (Quantity dried equivalent 375 - 412.5 mg
/cap) Standardized to contain 0.8% total eleutherosides 37.5 mg
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (20:1 root extract) (Quantity dried equivalent 500 mg
/cap) Standardized to contain 5% gingerols 25 mg
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (root) 12.5 mg
Thiamin (Thiamin Hydrochloride) 12 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate (calcium salt)) 3.4 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate) 1 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients
L-Leucine, Magnesium Citrate, and Silicon Dioxide in a Hypromellose capsule.

Description

The adrenal glands play a critical role in our ability to respond to stress. Stimulation of the adrenals causes a release of cortisol, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and other chemicals. These chemicals raise the heart rate, increase blood pressure, heighten senses, constrict blood vessels to the digestive tract, and raise blood sugar &ndash all in an effort to rally quick energy to either meet an impending challenge head-on or escape a threatening situation.

Nowadays, most of us are all too often bombarded with various forms of stress that can, if not properly managed, exhaust the adrenal glands. A diet high in refined carbohydrates, the demands of work, managing personal finances, and exposure to environmental pollution are just a few of the modern stress factors that can push the adrenal glands past the ability to adapt. In addition, constant over-stimulation of the adrenal glands can have an adverse effect on the body and produce stress-related symptoms that can detract from good health and well-being.

Chronic stress can exert a range of detrimental effects on bodily systems vital to long-term health, such as the immune, cardiovascular, neurological, and endocrine systems. To effectively adapt to stress, it is critical to optimize the functioning of the adrenal glands, and Phytisone has been designed with this in mind. A unique combination of adaptogen botanicals and nutrients, Phytisone provides the nutritional support needed to optimize the adrenals' response to stress.

Astragalus membranaceus is used, typically in combination with ginseng, to promote energy and support immune function. Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) appears to have a modulating effect on cortisol activity. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has the capacity to increase the bioavailability of other substances. Perhaps the two best-known adaptogens (substances that improve the body's resistance to stress) are Panax ginseng and Eleutherococcus senticosus. An abundance of research demonstrates an enhanced response to physical and chemical stress, as well as a beneficial physiological effect on the central nervous, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems, following administration of Panax ginseng. Similarly, ample evidence supports the use of Eleutherococcus to help normalize the body's response to stress. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been called Indian ginseng and is considered to be the preeminent adaptogen from the Ayurvedic medical system. Ascorbic acid, thiamine (vitamin B1), pantethine (the active form of vitamin B5), pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (the active form of vitamin B6), and zinc are included for their strengthening and supportive role in optimizing adrenal function.

Dose

Recommended Dose
Adults: 2 capsules three times daily or as directed by a health-care practitioner. Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond one month.

Recommended Use or Purpose
To help improve mental and physical performance during periods of stress. Helps the body metabolize carbohydrates.

Potential side effects/Safety

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are a man with decreased libido. Discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner if an adverse reaction occurs such as headache, tremors, and/or gastrointestinal upset. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you have any type of acute infection or if you are taking digoxin. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are taking anti-hypertensives, antibiotics, anti-psychotics, and/or anti-depressants, blood thinning medication, any kind of hormonal therapies, diuretics, potassium-depleting agents, or MAO inhibitors. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you have any chronic illness including diabetes, hypertension, hypokalemia, impaired kidney or liver function, heart disease, or an auto-immune disorder. Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. Discontinue use if you experience insomnia, anxiety or headaches. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended.