Adaptogens are a class of herbs, mushrooms and minerals that help protect the body from stress-induced dysfunction. Adaptogens must meet certain criteria, including (but not limited to): relatively non-toxic, work through the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary/adrenal axis) and SAS (sympathoadrenal system), and regulate organs and system function. Current research also suggests that adaptogens work on a cellular level, acting like a “stress vaccine,” increasing our cells’ ability to respond to stress.

Superherbs are potent, complex and targeted herbs that support and nourish the body in a variety of ways. Many superherbs, like Maca and Chaga, were once thought to be possible adaptogens, but due to the most recent scientific evidence, we have classified them simply as superherbs.

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• A selection of Moon Juice’s ingredients have been tested in randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials measuring cortisol and a number of other biological markers, showing how these adaptogens help to regulate stress in the body.
• Traditionally, there have not been many clinical studies completed on herbs, but the benefits of adaptogens have been illustrated for thousands of years in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• There are ingredients in each Moon Dust blend that are designed to address a wide range of concerns including: stress, energy, mental cognition, blood sugar balance, cardiovascular health, and healthy weight management.