Living requires us to adapt constantly. There are moments when we need energy, concentration, and responsiveness, but there are also times when the body needs to slow down and restore balance. Adapting well does not mean staying activated all the time, but rather responding appropriately to every moment.
With this idea in mind, ADAPTO BALANCE was born: a combination of plant extracts and fungi traditionally linked to the concept of adaptogens, accompanied by L-theanine, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6. A formula designed to support us both during periods of high demand and when we need to return to our center.
In ADAPTO BALANCE, it is not just about which plants we have chosen, but also how they are presented. That is why we combine three branded raw materials —ashwagandha KSM-66®,rhodiola Rhodiolife®and L-theanine PureTheanine®— with carefully standardized extracts of reishi, cordyceps, eleuthero, and schisandra.
Standardization allows us to know the quantity of specific characteristic compounds provided by each extract and to maintain a constant composition between doses. It is, therefore, not about gathering a long list of plants, but about building a defined, traceable, and coherent formula.
At the heart of ADAPTO BALANCE is KSM-66®, an extract of Withania somniferamade exclusively from the root of the plant. Its manufacturer defines it as a full-spectrum extract, developed to preserve the natural diversity of components present in the root, and standardizes it to ensure a minimum content of 5% withanolides 1 (Ixoreal Biomed, n.d.).It is not just about indicating how much ashwagandha the formula contains, but also about knowing the concentration of some of its most characteristic compounds and keeping it constant in every dose.
KSM-66® also has clinical research in humans. Among the published studies, we find randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that have investigated this extract in areas related to stress and the body's ability to adapt 2 (Chandrasekhar et al., 2012). This combination of botanical identity, standardization, and research is what differentiates a branded raw material from a generic ashwagandha extract.
Rhodiola is one of the best-known plants in the adaptogenic tradition, but not all of its extracts have the same composition. Under the name rhodiola, one can find different species and highly variable concentrations of their characteristic components. For this reason, knowing its botanical identity and standardization is especially important.
ADAPTO BALANCE incorporates Rhodiolife®, an extract made from the root of Rhodiola roseawhose identity has been verified and whose supply chain is controlled. The extract is standardized to provide at least 3% rosavins and 1% salidrosides, two of the main markers used to characterize this species 3 [Nektium Pharma. (n.d.)]
Its value lies not only in indicating an amount of rhodiola, but in knowing which species is used, where it comes from, and what its actual composition is. An important difference compared to generic extracts whose identity or concentration can be much less precise.
Green tea contains numerous compounds, but one of the most unique is L-theanine, an amino acid found naturally in its leaves. However, its concentration can vary considerably from one tea to another, and its consumption is usually accompanied by caffeine.
For this reason, ADAPTO BALANCE incorporates 150 mg of PureTheanine®, a high-purity raw material obtained from Camellia sinensis. According to its manufacturer, it contains more than 98% L-theanine and is free of caffeine and EGCG 4 (Tradichem, n.d.). This allows for providing a known and constant amount of L-theanine without depending on the variability inherent in a cup of tea or a conventional plant extract.
PureTheanine® thus adds a complementary dimension to the adaptogenic extracts in the formula. It is not simply about adding another ingredient, but about incorporating a well-defined compound of known origin with a controlled concentration.
Plants and fungi have a naturally variable composition. Their origin, the part used, or the extraction method can make two extracts of the same species very different. That is why, in ADAPTO BALANCE, we have prioritized standardized extracts capable of guaranteeing a known quantity of some of their most characteristic components.
The formula provides reishi extract from the fruiting body, standardized to 50% polysaccharides. Along with it, we find a fermented cordyceps mycelium extract, standardized to 40% polysaccharides.
This combination of fungi is completed by two plants with a long adaptogenic tradition. The eleuthero extract is standardized in eleutherosides, while the schisandra ensures a defined content of schisandrins and gamma-schizandrin. In this way, the formula does not just indicate how much plant or fungus it contains, but also the concentration of some of the compounds used to characterize them.
ADAPTO BALANCE also incorporates micronized powdered lavender oil extract, a form that allows this plant-based oil to be integrated into the capsule.
The formula is completed with pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal intellectual performance and the normal synthesis and metabolism of some neurotransmitters. Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and normal psychological function. Both nutrients also participate in energy metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
As you can see, ADAPTO BALANCE is not a simple accumulation of ingredients. It is a formula that combines branded raw materials, standardized plant extracts and fungi, L-theanine, and carefully selected vitamins. Different components brought together around a single idea: to support our ability to adapt and the balance between activation, recovery, and rest.
A formula designed around an essential balance: activating ourselves when the day demands it and knowing how to slow down when we need to recover.
REFERENCES
- Ixoreal Biomed. (n.d.). KSM-66® Ashwagandha. https://ksm66ashwagandhaa.com/
- Chandrasekhar, K., Kapoor, J., & Anishetty, S. (2012). A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of Ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3), 255–262. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.106022
- Nektium Pharma. (n.d.). Rhodiolife. https://nektium.com/rhodiolife/
- Tradichem. (n.d.). PureTheanine®: A natural solution for mental wellness and better sleep. https://tradichem.es/mental-wellness/
