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The term "adaptogen" refers to non-toxic plants or their extracts purported to diminish stress and support overall wellbeing when consumed. [4] However, the definition of an adaptogen is vague and without adequate scientific evidence, making it impossible to determine what exactly makes a substance an adaptogen.
Actoprotectors or synthetic adaptogens are compounds that enhance an organism's resilience to physical stress without increasing heat output. [1] Actoprotectors are distinct from other performance-enhancing substances in that they increase physical and psychological resilience via non-exhaustive action. [ 1 ]
This page is a list of Russian drugs, or drugs that were developed in Russia, the former Soviet Union, and/or post-Soviet countries.. Many Russian drugs are indicated for enhancing physical, mental, and/or cognitive performance, including drugs described as nootropics or cognitive enhancers, drugs combatting fatigue, so-called adaptogens or actoprotectors, and others.
The definition of adaptogens (a naturally occurring substance known to aid stress [14]) was conceived in Soviet Russia during the Cold War. [15] As a result of clinical studies proving the effectiveness of adaptogens (found in herbal tonics), they were formed into both tablets and concentrated liquids and distributed amongst army and military ...
Bemethyl is primarily classified as an actoprotector: a synthetic adaptogen with significant capacity to increase physical performance. [1] It is approved for use in Ukraine as a dietary supplement. Bemethyl is commonly used in preparing for international competitions by Ukrainian national sport teams. [1] Bemethyl is formulated as a ...
Israel Itskovich Brekhman (20 November 1921–9 July 1994) was a Russian pharmacologist.He specialized in adaptogens, with a focus on Panax Ginseng and especially Siberian ginseng.
Dried Safed Musli tubers. Chlorophytum borivilianum is a herb with lanceolate leaves, from tropical wet forests in the peninsular Indian region. It is cultivated and eaten as a leaf vegetable in some parts of India, and its roots are used as a health tonic under the name safed musli. [1]
Chlodantane (developmental code name ADK-910) is a drug described as an adaptogen or actoprotector "of the estrogen activity type" that was developed in Russia and was never marketed. [1] [2] It is an adamantane derivative and is closely related to bromantane (N-(2-adamantyl)-N-(para-bromophenyl)amine) and other adamantanes.