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ZEN is for you if you’re looking for inner calm and balance.

A synergistic combination of ashwagandha KSM66, roots, herbs, mushrooms and B vitamins formulated to contribute to normal:

hormone regulation

reduce tiredness & fatigue

immune function

mental performance

ZEN ashwagandha combines important nutrients and nutraceuticals that support hormonal and adrenal health.

The adrenal glands produce hormones that underpin the body’s mechanisms for coping with physical and mental stress. Chronic anxiety, worry, nervous tension, over-exercising and other factors associated with excessive cortisol release are linked to adrenal exhaustion and fatigue. Over-reliance on caffeine and other stimulants also tax the adrenals.

ZEN combines adaptogens and vitamins that help to balance hormones, allowing users to better manage their stress response on a day to day basis.

Adaptogens have been described as “nutritional herbals promoting adaptability, resilience and survival of living organisms in stress“

“Adaptogens increase the ability of a person to resist, adapt, or become resilient in nonspecific ways to biological, physical, or chemical stressors.”

The nature of adaptogenic herbs is to help a person “adapt” to their environment, as well as to normalise and regulate the body’s functioning. These clever herbs help the body adapt to what it needs and regulate the system up or down, as required in the moment.

ZEN works best when combined with adequate rest and nutrition and is ideal support for those who wish to put their body back in balance and reinvigorate their energy levels to combat life’s daily physical and mental stresses.

Contains 90 vegan easy take capsules.

Take 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times per day or as required.

What is Ashwagandha 

Ashwagandha is a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani. It is commonly promoted for stress and anxiety, sleep and cognitive function.

Known as Withania somnifera (WS), Ashwagandha’s extracts have been used in traditional medicine for millennia to promote healthy aging and wellbeing.

Traditionally used to nurture the body, it has been used in the treatment of various illnesses in Indian Systems of Medicine for over 5,000 years.

In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is classified as a rasayana (a way of attaining excellence) and purported to:

promote mental & physical wellbeing

promote strength & endurance

rejuvenate the body

increase longevity

Gold Standard Ashwagandha KSM66

Not all ashwagandha supplements are created equal and when it comes to choosing the best ashwagandha Pretty Pea Ashwagandha KSM66 is the gold standard.

Ashwagandha KSM66 is one of the most popular ashwagandha supplements. Known for its high-quality and standardized form of ashwagandha, it’s derived using a unique extraction process which harnesses a full spectrum extract from just the ashwagandha root – not the leaves. The result is an ashwagandha extract which has the highest quality and best bioavailability.

KSM66 ashwagandha has the highest concentration of all major root-only extracts available on the market. Together with good manufacturing processes which use no solvents or added active ingredients, KSM66 is the most natural, potent and effective formulation of ashwagandha root.

Standardization: Ashwagandha KSM66 is standardized to contain a high concentration of bioactive withanolides – the compounds responsible for many of ashwagandha’s potential health benefits.

Full Spectrum: It aims to retain the full spectrum of the herb’s natural constituents, unlike some extracts that isolate specific compounds.

Sustainably Grown The ashwagandha used in KSM66 is typically sourced from sustainable farms.

Clinical Research: KSM66 has been the subject of various clinical studies that support its effectiveness in areas like stress reduction, cognitive function, and physical and energy enhancement.

High Purity: Ashwagandha KSM66 is processed using a proprietary extraction process to ensure high purity and quality.

Vitamin B3 (niacin) contributes to normal psychological function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, the maintenance of normal skin and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is involved in the synthesis and release of adrenal hormones. It contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, mental performance, synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, functioning of the nervous system, homocysteine metabolism, psychological function, red blood cell formation, function of the immune system, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and it has a role in the process of cell division.

Reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

With its Japanese name, Reishi is also known as Mannetake (10,000 year mushroom).

It’s Chinese name Ling Zhi means spirit mushroom – mushroom of spritual potency.

In Chinese legend this mushroom is also referred to as the ‘mushroom of immortality’ because it has been associated with anti-ageing and longevity.

Reishi gets it’s benefits from being rich in active polysaccharides and triterpenoid compounds (primarily ganoderic and lucidenic acids).

Cordyceps mushroom is another adaptogen mushroom that has been used in traditional Tibetan and TCM for centuries.

Traditionally Cordyceps is highly regarded for its energising effects and ability to reduce fatigue whilst supporting the adrenal glands.

Researchers found that Cordyceps acts like an adaptogen, helping people struggling with fatigue increase their levels of energy and endurance. Unlike stimulants that tax the adrenals, instead an adaptogenic mushroom supports your adrenal glands helping your body to produce and maintain consistent energy levels.

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant of the brassica (mustard) family, and like broccoli and cauliflower, is a cruciferous vegetable.

Nutrient-rich it contains essential vitamins and minerals. Cultivated for at least 2000 years, it has been used traditionally for centuries as an adaptogen plant.

Maca is rich in beneficial plant sterols that are biochemically related to hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone.

Classed as an adaptogen, maca can directly change the balance of your hormones to help you adapt to stress and illness.

Your endocrine (hormone) system is in the front line when it comes to handling the effects of stress on your body. If you’re under chronic stress or suffer from anxiety, the adaptogenic effects of maca may help to reduce the load.

Maca supports the HPA axis to support the body’s own production of numerous hormones, increasing or decreasing their levels according to what you individually need.

Highly nutritious Maca is often referred to as a superfood. It’s rich in fibre, a large number of essential amino acids, fatty acids and other nutrients, packed with vitamins C and A, as well as B2, B6 and niacin and packed with minerals, including iron, zinc, iodine, calcium, copper, magnesium and potassium.

Maca is also rich in beneficial plant sterols that are biochemically related to hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone and
progesterone.

Liquorice root has a long history of use, going back to ancient Assyrian, Egyptian, Chinese and Indian cultures. It was used traditionally for treating a variety of conditions thanks to its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-allergic properties.

Today, Liquorice is a popular supplement for adrenal exhaustion. It’s main active ingredient Glycyrrhizin, inhibits cortisol breakdown, thereby helping to restore normal levels of this ‘stress’ hormone.

Panax Ginseng, a fast-acting adaptogenic herb, traditionally used for alertness and vitality, as well as counteracting fatigue.

Panax ginseng, commonly referred to as Korean ginseng or Asian ginseng, is a rich source of phyto-estrogen.

It’s biologically active ingredients are called eleutherosides, support the recuperative power of the body. As such, it is traditionally used for supporting overall health and well-being, to strengthen the immune system and to help fight off stress.

Schisandra chinensis is another herbal classed as an adaptogen. It has been used since the dawn of Chinese civilisation as a tonic herb to strengthen the body and increase resilience to mind and body.

Chinese folklore says that Schisandra can “calm the heart and quiet the spirit”. Hunters would use this bright red berry to combat fatigue under physical stress and to increase endurance.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), has been used for centuries, and is considered one of the most powerful brain tonics in the Ayurvedic apothecary.

Known as Brahmi – one of the highest states of consciousness (Brahmi or God consciousness), and the “ancient herb of enlightenment and longevity”.

It is considered to have great nutritional benefits as it contains carotenoids, vitamin B and C, minerals, and other phytonutrients including flavonoids and polyphenols.

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant.

Turmeric includes three different curcuminoids: curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin. It also contains volatile oils like tumerone, atlantone and zingiberone. These different substances are all associated with their own unique benefit.

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Black pepper is often added to turmeric to Enhance Absorption.

Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, is not easily absorbed by the body. Black pepper contains a compound called piperine, which studies show can enhance the absorption of curcumin increasing bioavailability by 2000% when the two are consumed together.

Results may vary from person to person.

Store in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

Best before end: see base of container.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. 

A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Warning: Contain extracts that might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by estrogen, do not use.

Always consult your GP before taking food supplements if you are taking medication or have an existing medical condition.

If you feel unwell, stop taking this product immediately and seek medical advice.

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