Focus bundle

Decreased concentration and focus can be caused by several factors:

1. Stress and fatigue : When you are overworked or have had too little sleep, it is more difficult to concentrate.
2. Distractions : Social media, notifications, and ambient noise can quickly distract you from important tasks.
3. Lack of motivation : Without interest or motivation for a task, your focus can wane more quickly.
4. Poor Nutrition and Hydration : An unhealthy diet or dehydration can affect your mental clarity.
5. Multitasking : Trying to do multiple tasks at once reduces your ability to fully focus on any one task.
6. Medical or psychological factors : Conditions such as ADHD, anxiety or depression can make it difficult to concentrate.

By consciously dealing with these factors you can improve your concentration and focus.

Poor concentration and focus can have several negative consequences:

1. Lower performance level : Tasks take longer and are performed less accurately, leading to errors.
2. Reduced productivity : It takes longer to get things done, which can lead to missed deadlines.
3. Increased stress : Unfinished tasks and mistakes can increase feelings of frustration and stress.
4. Poorer decision making : Lack of focus can lead to impulsive or poorly thought out decisions.
5. Relationship Problems : In conversations and social interactions, poor concentration can lead to miscommunication and irritation.
6. Slow personal and professional growth : Less focus means you will achieve your goals less quickly and your development may stagnate.

Maintaining good concentration is essential for success and well-being.

Several substances in the brain and body play a role in concentration and focus. An imbalance in these substances can lead to reduced concentration. Here are some important substances:

1. Dopamine : This neurotransmitter is involved in motivation and reward. A lack of dopamine can lead to decreased focus, which is common in conditions such as ADHD.
2. Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) : This substance increases alertness and focus. Low levels can cause mental fatigue and decreased attention.
3. Serotonin : This neurotransmitter regulates mood, sleep and emotional stability. An imbalance can lead to mood swings, fatigue and lack of concentration.
4. Cortisol : This stress hormone can affect brain functions such as memory and focus when high (due to chronic stress). Long-term elevated cortisol can impair your concentration.
5. Acetylcholine : This neurotransmitter plays an important role in learning, memory and attention. Low levels can lead to decreased concentration and mental clarity.
6. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) : This is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Low GABA levels can lead to restlessness and distraction.
7. Glucose : The brain uses glucose as its primary source of energy. Too little glucose, for example due to low blood sugar levels, can lead to reduced concentration and mental performance.

Keeping these substances in balance is essential for optimizing focus and concentration. Healthy lifestyle habits such as good nutrition, sleep and stress management can contribute to this.

Rhodiola rosea, also known as pink root, is native to the cold, mountainous regions of the world.

Geographical Origin

• Europe: Rhodiola grows in the mountainous regions of Scandinavia, the Alps, the Carpathians and the Pyrenees.
• Asia: It is found in the mountains of Russia (especially Siberia), Mongolia and the Himalayan regions.
• North America: Rhodiola is also present in mountainous areas of Alaska and Canada.

Historical Use

• Vikings: The Vikings used Rhodiola to increase their strength and endurance during long sea voyages and battles.
• Siberian Indigenous Peoples: Indigenous peoples of Siberia have used Rhodiola for centuries as a remedy for fatigue, to increase stamina, and as a general tonic to promote health.
• Chinese Medicine: In traditional Chinese medicine, Rhodiola is used to calm the mind and to treat depression and stress.
• Tibetan Medicine: Rhodiola is an important component of Tibetan medicine, where it is used to boost immunity, clear the mind, and increase energy.

For a supplement to work best, the extract should be standardized. Not all supplements use this standardization, which means you will need much more supplementation to experience the same effect. The standardization guarantees the amount of active ingredient in the extract.

Our Rhodiola extract 500 mg therefore has a standardized extract of 3 percent rosavin and 1 percent salidroside. These are the active ingredients to which we attribute the health-promoting effects.*

Scientific research shows that the active substances in rhodiola, including salidroside, have an effect on various neurotransmitters. It plays a mediating role in neurotransmitter regulation, or the communication between nerve cells in the nervous system. This is also evident from research into the active substances in the extract. Rhodiola helps ensure the proper functioning of the nervous system and therefore has a positive effect on the nerves.*

In traditional medicine, the herb is mainly used as an adaptogen. Many studies attribute adaptogenic properties to rhodiola, which means that the active substance contributes to normal resistance to stress. In practice, this means that rhodiola can provide support in stressful situations.