Phytisone® 60 Vegetarian Capsules

Phytisone®  Vegetarian Capsules by Thorne Research serve as nutritional and botanical support for a healthy adrenal system. This supplement contains key adaptogenic herbs that have been shown to improve the body’s reaction to stress. Phytisone can also help reduce fatigue and optimize adrenal function, so you can manage stress more effectively.

The Importance of Your Adrenal Glands

Your adrenal glands play a large role in your ability to respond to stress. This means that if your adrenal glands aren’t functioning properly, you may not be able to handle stressful situations as well as you have in the past. This can also have a negative impact on your overall health and wellbeing. When the adrenal glands are stimulated, they release epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol, among other chemicals. The released chemicals trigger what we know as our stress response (or an adrenaline rush): rapid heart rate, heightened senses and increased blood pressure. They also can cause constriction of the blood vessels to the digestive tract and a spike in blood sugar. These reactions have been known throughout history as a ‘fight or flight’ response, which in the past was necessary for survival. All of these responses contribute to a quick burst of energy that could be necessary for escaping a threatening situation.

These days, we are bombarded with different (non-life-threatening) types of stress on a daily basis, but our bodies respond in the same way. The moment you realize that you improperly collated the report for a big meeting that’s taking place in five minutes, your body may have a similar reaction as if a tiger were in the room about to devour you. Of course, there are different levels of stress, but if you’re constantly bombarded with stressful situations, your adrenal glands can become less effective at adapting to different situations.

Chronic stress that many people experience from work or family life can exert a wide range of detrimental effects on bodily systems that are vital to our longevity, such as the cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine and immune systems. In order for the body to effectively adapt to stress, the adrenal glands must function properly. This is exactly why Thorne Research developed its Phytisone product. It provides a unique blend of adaptogen botanicals that are delivered along with beneficial nutrients to provide the necessary nutritional support to optimize the body’s stress response.

Active Ingredients in Thorne Research’s Phytisone

In this adrenal-supporting supplement, you’ll find astragalus membranaceus and ginseng, which are used to promote energy and support a healthy immune system; licorice root, which may have a modulating effect on the body’s cortisol activity and two well-known adaptogens, Panax ginseng and Eleutherococcus senticosus. A wide array of research demonstrates that Panax ginseng has a beneficial physiological effect on the cardiovascular, endocrine and central nervous systems. It also has been shown to enhance the body’s natural response to physical and chemical stress, thus revitalizing the adrenal glands. Many studies have also shown that supplementing with Eleutherococcus senticosus can help normalize the body’s response to stress. Other botanicals and vitamins, such as B1, B5 and B6, are also included to help strengthen the immune system and support the adrenal-optimizing role of the other included ingredients.