Staying focused and motivated can be a fairly hard feat sometimes, especially if you are studying a lot. Luckily, Polygala tenuifolia can help gently nudge serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the right direction allowing for enhanced levels of focus, motivation and energy levels. This makes Polygala tenuifolia root a favourite among students needing to study large amounts of information in a short period of time. What makes Polygala tenuifolia root extract even more of an attractive focus and energy booster is that it lacks any form of “jitters” (which is an effect mostly linked to excessive consumption of caffeine). In fact, instead of being jittery like caffeine, Polygala tenuifolia is simultaneously calming and stimulating. This allows for optimal levels of focus as it helps clear and calm the mind while also supporting cognitive function.
In our opinion, the combined calming and stimulating effects make Polygala tenuifolia one of the best supplements for individuals with busy work or school schedules. Polygala tenuifolia may simultaneously help alleviate stress while allowing you to focus on the important work at hand!
What really stands out to us about Polygala tenuifolia is that, anecdotally, Polygala tenuifolia root may also help support sleep quality. This is quite a strange effect to ascribe to a predominantly stimulating supplement, however, we have found that the calming effects experienced after Polygala tenuifolia supplementation, significantly outlast the stimulating effects. In fact, it has been shown that one of the bioactive compounds contained in Polygala tenuifolia root, tenuifolin, may help enhance sleep quality. It is also believed that tenuifolin is mostly responsible for the calming effects associated with Polygala tenuifolia root. It appears that the effects of tenuifolin are quite long lasting which helps explain why, anecdotally, Polygala tenuifolia root helps improve sleep quality. In various studies, it has been shown that sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality can greatly decrease our ability to stay focused and alert. By helping enhance sleep quality, Polygala tenuifolia may help improve daytime alertness, thereby further increasing the focus-promoting effects of Polygala tenuifolia extract.
