01/12/2022
These pretty red berries are known as Schisandra and have been used in Asia and Russia for thousands of years for their multiple heath benefits.
Today Schisandra has been also recognised in the West for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action due to their anthocyanin component.
Its anti-inflammatory property is very important because inflammation leaves the body in a state of vulnerability to outside invaders.
It also boosts the immune system is so very important at this time of the year to prevent colds and other seasonal infections.
Schisandra decreases cortisol by 200% after exercise and lower cortisol levels while helping the body to recover faster, build muscle quicker, and burn fat better.
Schisandra aids mental performance, including concentration.
High levels of cortisol can make you feel more stressed out, cause insomnia, anxiety, depression, and inflammation.
While Schisandra is not an antidepressant, it may also have a positive benefit on your mood since it lowers stress.
Schisandra has vasodilation properties, as it can relax blood vessels due to an increase in an enzyme called eNOS. This enzyme converts Arginine into Nitric Oxide that allows for blood vessels to relax and blood flow to increase. When blood vessels are dilated like this more nutrients are circulated and more waste is removed from the body.
This process improves energy and performance. Many blood pressure medications are formulated to produce similar effects. Schisandra is a natural way to promote vasodilation.
Schisandra is widely available as a tea, tinture, pill or capsule.
