[ Our mood-boosting adaptogens ]

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Our Unwind Blend™ utilises the power of adaptogens: compounds derived from natural substances that are well proven to elicit relaxation in the user. The best known adaptogen is CBD but this is far less studied and appears to be less powerful than the three we use in our blend.

We use a combination of L-Theanine [from green tea leaves], Ashwagangha Root [a shrub that grows in India] and Lion’s Mane [an adaptogenic mushroom] to promote calm and relieve social anxiety, without affecting the flavour of our beer.

The blend is formulated with adaptogens that interact with your brain in a different way and are designed to be complementary to each other so the overall effect is greater than the sum of its parts.

L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves and certain types of mushrooms.

It can promote relaxation and reduce stress through a number of ways, including increasing alpha waves, promoting dopamine and serotonin production, interacting with excitatory glutamate receptors and reducing cortisol levels. It does this without a sedative effect, unlike alcohol.

Increases
Alpha Waves

Promotes Serotonin Production

Reduces
cortisol

relevant studies

Positive effect on stress-related symptoms

2019 | Hidese et al.

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Increase in alpha waves and reduction in anxiety

2021 | Evans et al

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Use in treatment of anxiety disorders

2018 | Sarris et al

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L-Theanine can be effective after 15 minutes

2011 | Higashiyama et al

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LION'S MANE IS A TYPE OF EDIBLE ADAPTOGENIC MUSHROOM THAT IS NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE AND ASIA.

It is known for its distinctive appearance, with long, white spines that resemble the mane of a lion. Lion's mane mushroom is often used as a natural supplement and is thought to have a number of potential health benefits.

It can help promote a sense of calm and reduce stress levels by increasing the production of nerve growth factor and also, potentially, by reducing inflammation in the body.

PROMOTES NERVE GROWTH

REDUCES INFLAMMATION

relevant studies

Use in treatment of depressive disorders

2020 | Chong et al

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Reduction in stress and anxiety

2010 | Nagano et al

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Significant inflammation reduction

2019 | Kushaira et al

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ASHWAGANDHA IS A ROOT THAT HAS BEEN USED IN TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR CENTURIES.

It is native to India and is commonly used to help reduce stress and anxiety. It works by reducing the levels of Cortisol, the stress hormone, in your brain, resulting in reduced levels of anxiety. It may also interact with the neurotransmitter GABA to promote relaxation.

REDUCES CORTISOL

PROMOTES GABA PRODUCTION

relevant studies

Significant reduction in anxiety

2012 | Chandrasekhar at al

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Ashwadandha and stress relief

2019 | Lopresit et al

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Significant anti-stress and anti-anxiety effects

2021 | Speers et al

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