Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus Senticosus)

What is Eleuthero?

Eleuthero, commonly called Siberian ginseng, was discovered in the 1950s by Russian physician, Isreal Brekman, while he was searching for plants to improve human performance. He hit the jackpot with Eleuthero. Brekman distributed the herb to thousands of workers and found that it helps the body adapt to stress, enhances mental acuity and physical endurance, and also improves the way muscles use oxygen. Brekman wrote that Eleuthero "possesses a remarkably wide range of therapeutic activities protecting the body against stress, radiation, and various chemical toxins … increasing general resistance."

Further studies at the Institute of Biologically Active Substances in Vladivostok, Russia, revealed that Eleuthero contains seven compounds call eleutherosides, which bind to hormonal receptors and support:
*stamina and recovery
*increased oxygen intake
*deep and restful sleep
*a healthy immune system
*physical and mental performance
*healthy sexual function, including Libido enhancement and erectile dysfunction (E.D.)
*helping the body synthesize protein
*healthy adrenal glands, increasing resistance to stress

Since it does not have a stimulating effect, it is safely recommended for stressed and non-stressed individuals, alike. In a clinical trial of more than 2,100 healthy people ranging in age from 19 to 72 years, Eleuthero was shown to:
1) increase their capacity for mental and physical work, and athletic performance
2) decrease recovery time from work and injury
3) improve tolerance of environmental stimuli, such as heat, noise, and workload

Excellent support for athletes and students, Eleuthero can help whether you're training for a triathlon or studying for a college entrance exam. Athletes have experienced as much as a 9% improvement in stamina when taking Eleuthero. Russian athletes and cosmonauts who took Eleuthero experienced that it increased their energy, and normalized blood pressure and blood sugar response to sport and performance-related stress. Eleuthero is also believed to support healthy brain function, concentration, memory, and learning, and is a particularly helpful support for students during exams. Eleuthero has an excellent track record as a safe and effective adpatogen.

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