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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
Positive effect on stress-related symptoms
2019 | Hidese et al.
Increase in alpha waves and reduction in anxiety
2021 | Evans et al
Use in treatment of anxiety disorders
2018 | Sarris et al
L-Theanine can be effective after 15 minutes
2011 | Higashiyama et al
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
Use in treatment of depressive disorders
2020 | Chong et al
Reduction in stress and anxiety
2010 | Nagano et al
Significant inflammation reduction
2019 | Kushaira et al
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
Significant reduction in anxiety
2012 | Chandrasekhar at al
Ashwadandha and stress relief
2019 | Lopresit et al
Significant anti-stress and anti-anxiety effects
2021 | Speers et al