Looking to increase energy and reduce fatigue? Try an all-natural athletic performance tea vs. an energy drink.
Energy drinks may help improve alertness, reaction time, and overall physical endurance. It’s no surprise that many people seek to improve their athletic performance and physical endurance by relying on energy drinks.
However, caffeine is a main ingredient in many energy drinks and energy shots. Guarana, commonly included in energy drinks, also contains caffeine. Large amounts of caffeine can cause heart and blood vessel problems such as heart rhythm disturbances and increases in heart rate and blood pressure. Consistent caffeine use may also be associated with anxiety, disrupted sleep patterns, digestive problems, and dehydration.
A single energy drink also often contains added sugar, which in some cases exceeds the maximum amount of added sugars recommended for an entire day.
Finally, taurine, an amino acid naturally found in meats and fish, is found in some energy drinks. In fact, some energy drinks contain up to 2,000 mg of taurine, which can have adverse effects on cardiovascular function when combined with caffeine.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people not use energy drinks before, during, or after strenuous exercise.
Let’s talk for a minute about why an herbal energy tea makes an excellent, caffeine-free, sugar-free, additive-free, all-natural alternative to energy drinks.
Two excellent herbals that provide all-natural energy support are Cistanche tubulosa and Semen cuscutae.
Cistanche an extremely strong antioxidant. It is 15 times stronger than resveratrol and 5 times stronger than vitamin C.
As an herbal supplement, Cistanche is often used to reduce fatigue and increase energy. It may improve memory power and support immune health, and it shows promise for lowering blood pressure. This study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology summarizes the wide range of health benefits Cistanche provides. A study published in Phytotherapy Research highlights its anti-fatigue activity, which makes it a fantastic athletic performance tea.
A study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology goes further to suggest that Cistanche herbal extract shows antidepressant-like effects on chronic stress. Its antidepressant-like effects are the result of its ability to restore gut microbiota homeostasis.
Semen cuscutae, in turn, may help some people exercise longer and harder before they feel exhausted, which makes it a great athletic performance tea. Researchers investigated the effect of Semen cuscutae on anti-fatigue and anoxia tolerance on mice. Their studies, published in The Journal of Ethnopharmacology and The Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine, showed that all-natural Semen cuscutae herbal extract may prolong swimming time and improve the ability to tolerate cellular oxygen depletion.
Semen cuscutae is a nootropic, and it has a high flavonoid content and strong antioxidant properties. Studies suggest that therapeutic uses include support for central nervous system health, sexual health, eye health, and a healthy reproductive system. Semen cuscutae exhibits an immunosuppressive effect on dendritic cells and attenuates dendritic cell function, which suggests it has potential in the treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
As a bonus, Semen cuscutae extract has also shown potential to support and protect brain health. Semen cuscutae may exhibit protective activity against chemically induced memory deficit, as well as protect against oxidative damage and neuroinflammation. Semen cuscutae extract may even be able to help rescue damaged brain synapses.
Linden Botanicals sells Cistanche tubulosa and Semen cuscutae herbal extracts.
To consume Cistanche, add 1/2 teaspoon of extract to 8 oz of hot water or a cup of juice. Stir until dissolved. Drink 2 glasses a day. You can also mix 1/2 teaspoon with 1 teaspoon honey, add the mixture to warm water, and drink it as a tea. In addition, Cistanche works great in an energy smoothie.
To consume Semen cuscutae, add 1/2 teaspoon of extract to 8 oz of hot water, a cup of juice, a cup of tea, or a healthy smoothie. Stir until dissolved. Drink 1-2 glasses a day.
You can find a lot more information about athletic performance tea, Cistanche herbal extract and its well-rounded health support, and Semen cuscutae herbal extract on our FAQ page.
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