Ortho Molecular Products Adapten-All

Adapten-All contains blend of key micronutrients and botanicals specifically formulated to support healthy energy metabolism, relieve weakness, and after exertion, improve mental and/or physical performance. Adapten- All also provides a blend of botanicals that supports the body’s resistance to fatigue as well as being a source of antioxidants that decreases the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions.

Overview

Fatigue is a psychobiological state caused by prolonged periods of demanding activity and exertion.1 Fatigue can be either mental or physical in nature and can start affecting performance.1 Convalescence is defined medically as the time between the diminishment of a disease and complete restoration to health and is characterized by the gradual recovery of health and strength after an extended period of weakness due to disease.2 Reactive oxygen species and other free radicals can lead to oxidative stress, damaging cells and being associated with a variety of human diseases.3 Adapten- All provides a unique blend of botanicals and micronutrients that support healthy energy metabolism, can help improve mental and/or physical performance after periods of mental and physical exertion, help relieve fatigue and weakness during convalescence, and provide antioxidants to protect against oxidative damage.

Rhodiola rosea Root Extract
Rhodiola rosea is a source of antioxidants which helps to reduce the amount of damaging free radicals within the body.

Free radicals are the toxic byproducts of oxygen metabolism that are the cause of oxidative damage to cells.4

Eleuthero Root Extract

Eleutherococcus senticosus is used in Western herbal medicine for indications such as temporary fatigue and general debility. In addition, it has been recognized to help with performance after exertion according to Western herbal medicine.7,8,9,10

Licorice Root Extract

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) has been traditionally used in herbal medicine due to the numerous supportive roles of its active ingredient, glycyrrhizin.

Micronutrient Blend

Adapten-All contains a combination of micronutrients that are crucial for energy metabolism. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) breaks down in the body into coenzyme A, which plays a large part in energy (ATP) production. Vitamin B6 is a cofactor of enzymatic reactions for metabolism and critical in the synthesis of new tissue and the body’s ability to absorb vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), also a cofactor of reactions for metabolism, is important for the formation and health of red blood cells responsible for oxygen delivery essential for recovery after exertion of the body. Mild deficiencies of these vitamins are linked to muscle weakness, tiredness, lightheadedness, and poor mental performance. Vitamin C cannot be synthesized by humans and is therefore an essential nutrient that must be consumed in the diet. Among its numerous health-promoting properties, vitamin Chelps in wound healing, connective tissue formation and the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums as well as serves as an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.