2 June 2021

NUTRITION HACKS TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

There are productivity tips and tricks all over social media nowadays – drink more water, get 8+ hours of sleep, write a schedule, remove distractions, play upbeat music – but have you ever considered the power of nutrition?

Thankfully, SHŌJŌ has!

SHŌJŌ tonics are super powered by ingredients that boost the body AND brain so that you can make the day yours.

Nutrition Hacks to Boost Productivity

Let’s put the spotlight on the two hero ingredients in the productivity-packed Red Ginseng Tonic…

MEET THE GOJI

Do not let their size fool you, these tiny, red berries are bursting with benefits!

Goji berries, also known as wolfberries or 枸杞, are native to China and Mongolia where they have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in everything from soups, to tea, to wine. The miniscule berries alone contain an amazing 8 out of 9 of the essential amino acids (EAAs) our bodies cannot produce, hence making them “essential” to consume through food or supplements. (Wenli et al, 2021)

However, the benefits don’t just stop at essential amino acids. The goji berry also contains a potent mix of antioxidants – in particular Zeaxanthin which is proven to aid eye health and protect against sun damage – and vitamins including 2x your recommended daily intake (RDI) of Vitamin A, and 1/3 of your daily Vitamin C. (Wenli et al, 2021) This all means that, when consumed, the dynamic mix of nutrients within the goji berry forms a barrier against ageing, fatigue and illness.

Including these berries in your diet will make everyday a breeze. By fortifying the body and brain with this ideal combination of EAAs, antioxidants and micronutrients, you can guarantee that you will feel rejuvenated, motivated and ready to tackle whatever lies ahead.

MEET THE GINSENG

This revolutionary root has got it all and could be the answer to that midday productivity slump!

Ginseng comes in various forms, but each sub-type belongs to the family Panax, which means “all healing” in Greek, and how apt that is, because the ginseng truly is a heal-all wonder. Historically, ginseng has been used in TCM for thousands of years, going by the name  “Jen Sheng” or 人參  meaning “man herb” likely due to the powerful and energised feeling it’s adaptogenic abilities give the body. The Korean, American and Chinese types are now widely sought after and used for their natural anti-inflammatory, antiaging, anticancer, antidepressant, cognition-strengthening and stress-lessening properties. (Rokot et al., 2016)

The effects ginseng produces have been most thoroughly studied through our central nervous system (CNS) where some of the most debilitating CNS diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and cerebral ischemia, as well as many varying types of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, have all been positively mediated by this simple root. (Kim et al., 2013) The active ginsenonside compound that makes up the ginseng root is responsible for these memory- and learning-improving abilities, making this ingredient optimal for boosting your productivity.

In short, this humble root is not only fabulous for brain function – hello motivation and memory! – but it also gives the circulatory system a boost, allowing for organs and muscles to recover quicker – goodbye writer’s block and post-workout soreness!

TO SUM UP… 

SHŌJŌ harnesses these revolutionary ingredients, the red (Panax) ginseng and goji berry, in its Red Ginseng Tonic alongside a variety of antioxidants and vitamin-rich ingredients to boost the brain and body and shield it from stress and illness. This supercharged shot will put a pep in your step and get you back on track so that you can smash out any obstacle or goal that lies ahead.

It’s simple ingredients in perfect harmony; a shot of the Red Ginseng Tonic will hit reset on the mind and prime the entire body for productivity.

REFERENCES

  • Kim, H. J., Kim, P., & Shin, C. Y. (2013). A comprehensive review of the therapeutic and pharmacological effects of ginseng and ginsenosides in central nervous system. Journal of ginseng research, 37(1), 8–29. https://doi.org/10.5142/jgr.2013.37.8
  • Rokot, N. T., Kairupan, T. S., Cheng, K-C., Runtuwene, J., Kapantow, N. H., Amitani, M., Morinaga, A., Amitani, H., Asakawa, A., & Inui, A. (2016). A Role of Ginseng and Its Constituents in the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2614742
  • Wenli, S., Shahrajabian, M. H., & Qi, C. (2021). Health benefits of wolfberry (Gou Qi Zi, Fructus barbarum L.) on the basis of ancient Chinese herbalism and Western modern medicine. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 11(2), 109–119. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8051317/
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