I am a person who believes in supplements. I take them often for my personal health and well being. I have also been a student of natural remedies all my life. I am always careful in what I take, and I always research first. I try to stay away from products that use less superior ingredients, and also store brands (due to the lack of potency).
This past October and the months before were a stressful one! November 1st was our wedding day/renewal! We never had our wedding, be had just signed our papers and continued raising our family. I figured hey we're already married, I am keeping it simple... how hard could this be? Insert maniacal laughter here. Then weeping. Even the most basic of weddings (in a historical venue), raising toddlers, fight training, nutrition and fitness school can be a lot. Now seeing it all written out like that I understand my insanity at the time.
During this time I added Confianza to my supplement regimen. At the time take not I was on other stress reducing natural sleep aids. None of which had the same ingredients as Confianza. I did take it at night because that is when I really needed my rest, and I also needed to try to keep my mind clear of all the other insane things going on in my life. I did notice that it was great for calming my mind. My dreams were still the usual nonsense, but not the kind that would wake me stressed! In the morning I would notice I still had lots of energy to work out. Yes, I was still groggy like a normal person. Yes I still needed coffee, I am human. But I wasn't in any sort of extended haze, and I was excited to get going to the gym, or get tasking.
I would take one occasionally during the day too. During the day most of my supplements were green tea, multi vitamins, and corti-cut, again none that had the same properties of Confianza. I did notice a subtle difference, but over al good! Thats all you need from supplements. Unlike medication from doctors which give you highs and lows. Now I am not saying this is a cure all, but for me I was intrigued. So being me, I had to do my research!
I am a person that is well versed on plants used for supplements and natural remidies, I really enjoyed this research. Below are a few key points. I don't want you to have to read a research paper so please follow the links to learn more.
Epimedium grandiflorum - This one is disguised, it's just Horny Goat Weed. Overview provided by Web MD:
"Horny goat weed is used for weak back and knees, joint pain, osteoarthritis, mental and physical fatigue, memory loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, bronchitis, liver disease, HIV/AIDS, polio, a blood disorder called chronic leucopenia, viral infections of the heart, bone loss after menopause, weak bones (osteoporosis), and as a tonic.
Some men use horny goat weed for sexual performance problems including erectile dysfunction (ED) and involuntary ejaculation. It is also used to arouse sexual desire." WebMD
Puncturevine or Tribulus terrestris : This one does not have much research behind it. Its also comonly seen paired with Horny Goat weed used more sexual issues. Other uses are for athletic performance. Nothing has been conclusive for athletic performance except for others personal experience. Bottom line this ingredient is mostly know for restoring natural testosterone levels.
Golden root extract: "Golden root is probably the least known adaptogen in the West, and yet the most impressive of all and in several double blind clinical trials with placebo controls provide strong evidence that the extract possesses positive mood enhancing and anti-stress properties with no detectable levels of toxicity! The extract has been shown to have a positive influence on the higher nervous system, it does increase attention span, memory, improves mental stability and primarily enhances the qualitative indicators of performed work by increases strength and mobility."(http://www.energygrid.com/health/2013/03kf-goldenroot.html).
Schisandra fruit: Known possible for :"Mental performance. Taking schisandra fruit extract by mouth, alone or in combination with rhodiola and Siberian ginseng (also used in Confianza), seems to improve concentration, attention, and speed of thinking." (WebMD)
Many other known uses still do not show enough research and is listed under insufficient evidence via WebMD
These were the ingredients listed other than the inactive. I like Confianza for the Golden Root, and Schisandra. But I urge you to do your research to see what you like or dislike!
Like many supplements the FDA lables them GRAS, Generally Recognized As Safe. But they are not regulated by the FDA. Like many things I use caution, such as checking to see how long it is recommended to take. Herbs can be great addition to a healthy life style. I was pleased using this product during my time of need.
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These were the ingredients listed other than the inactive. I like Confianza for the Golden Root, and Schisandra. But I urge you to do your research to see what you like or dislike!
Like many supplements the FDA lables them GRAS, Generally Recognized As Safe. But they are not regulated by the FDA. Like many things I use caution, such as checking to see how long it is recommended to take. Herbs can be great addition to a healthy life style. I was pleased using this product during my time of need.
For more questions about this product:
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Thank you for the honest review!
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