Adaptogens are specific herbs or mushrooms that assist your body in responding to stress, fatigue, anxiety, and overall well-being. They restore your body to a balanced state by regulating both physical and mental stressors. The herbal activity in adaptogens can amplify or diminish chemical reactions in your body. For instance, if you are stressed with high cortisol levels, an adaptogen will act to lower those levels. Conversely, if you suffer from chronic fatigue and have low cortisol levels, it will work to elevate them.