The Science Behind Soulēra

In developing the anti-stress product Soulēra, LeraPharm Inc. is building upon a rich tradition of research dating back over fifty years. The botanical extracts and adaptogens which comprise the formula have been extensively tested and trialed in Prymorya region of Siberia during the Soviet period and beyond. The results of these independent studies have shown that when taken daily, the health benefits of Soulēra include increased mental acuity, improved concentration and physical performance.

Since 1970, the Russian Space Program has tested the effects of Eleutherococcus Senticosus (eleuthero), one of the primary components of the Soulēra formula, on astronauts in orbit and during their training. Spaceflight places tremendous stressful demands on the body and recovering from the damaging effects of extended weightlessness on the skeleton and equilibrium is a lengthy process. To this end, astronauts voluntarily took an eleuthero extract while in orbit, resulting in a heightening sense of balance and a decrease in the time spent decompressing from the effects of weightlessness. The astronauts who took the extract required 2-3 times less training to become accustomed to the effects of spaceflight. In addition, the reliability of their equilibrium lasted 5-6 times longer than the traditional training alone, which showcased the potential for a formula like Soulēra to help the body recover from and get relief from extremely high-stress conditions.

Eleuthero extract was tested against a placebo in 1985 by Japanese researchers to determine its effects on physical capacity and strength. The results of this trial echo similar Russian findings from the 1960's. In both cases, eleuthero extract was taken by the subjects for several days before the tests. The athletes were then required to perform physical tests such as cycling, running or physical labour. All the test subjects were shown to exhibit a significant improvement in performance, with a 23.3% increase in total work reported by the Japanese subjects over the 7.5% rise in the placebo group. In the over 300 experiments conducted by the Russian researchers, all of the extracts tested resulted in substantially improved physical performance. The largest of these studies, involving 60,000 autoworkers over a ten year period, resulted in a 20-30% decrease in absenteeism and injury. It is the ability of the extracts to improve cardiac function and enhance the metabolism that is attributed to these impressive results. In addition to the benefits offered by Soulēra for improving physical performance, it was discovered that the test subjects were able to recover more quickly from the effects of physical strain. This indicates that it also has substantial potential for improving the condition of those who ingest the extracts on a regular basis.

When tested on the crew of an arctic icebreaker, during the course of a four month voyage, eleuthero and stemmacantha were proven to improve sleep, mood, and mental state within this stressful environment. While the physical effects of stress are severe, it is the mental toll which has the most immediate and serious consequences. Research has proven that the compounds which comprise Soulēra offer comprehensive relief from the side effects of stress.

Perhaps more importantly, when Russian scientists tested eleuthero, stemmacantha, schisandra, rhodiola rosea and aralia elata on clerical workers, the number of errors reported in their work decreased by 88%. It was also discovered that these extracts improved the subject's hearing, eyesight, memory and concentration, all of which are important tools for thriving in the modern workplace.

Soulēra's all-natural formula has also shown promising results in improving the immune system and provides a supply of antioxidants to help combat the effects of environmental pollution on the body. Compounds within the formula have been proven to aid digestion, combat ulcers, and stabilize blood pressure.

Given the extensive research behind Soulēra, spanning nearly half a century of independently conducted trials in several countries, it is remarkable that these compounds are not more widely known and recommended. Soulēra offers a solution to the complex problems of stress, an all-natural remedy to the hectic demands placed on each one of us by everyday life.

With Soulēra, it is possible to find stress relief, to be healthy, to be productive and to be happy.