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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 ...
Traditional Siberian medicine is still passed down in households as remedies for various ailments. Avenues of research have been heavily investigated by scientists in the area of adaptogens to further understand the effects of these herbs on the human body. Adaptogen research peaked during the mid to late 20th century.
Pseudostellaria heterophylla, known commonly as hai er shen (Chinese: 孩兒參, kid ginseng, child ginseng), tai zi shen (Chinese: 太子參, crown prince ginseng), and false starwort, is an adaptogen in the family Caryophyllaceae that is used in Chinese medicine and herbalism to tonify the qi and generate yin fluids. It is known as the ...
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.
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 ...