doTERRA’s brand new Adaptive System focuses on supporting feelings of anxiousness, stress, fear and feelings of being overwhelmed. I like to refer to it as the “mental health system”. I have struggled with feeling anxious over the years, and while it’s a million times better than it used to be, sometimes it creeps up. Usually my first sign is my heart begins to race and pound. Typically I will do deep breathing, say a prayer and apply whatever my current favorite calming oil is, such as Copaiba or doTERRA’s Peace blend. But since it’s come out I’ve been taking one of the doTERRA Adaptive complex capsules when my heart starts racing and I become much calmer within 20 minutes!
The second or third time I used the Adaptive complex I decided to watch the clock to see how long it took me to feel better. Well, it worked so well that I forgot to notice the time because I wasn’t noticing my heart racing anymore. I am a BIG fan of these y’all. We are hearing the most incredible stories coming from the thousands of people using the oil and the Adaptive complex capsules!
Please note: If you are on an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication and wanting to try these capsules you need to talk to your doctor. There have been positive testimonies of people who have been able to use these regardless but everyone is different.
The doTERRA Adaptive system
The Adaptive system has three parts to it: a diluted Touch roller (topical application), a 15mL bottle of the Adaptive oil blend (aromatic use), and the Adaptive complex capsules (internal use). The system covers all three ways in which doTERRA oils can be used for the ultimate support.
While I am passionate about all of this system I specifically want to break down the Adaptive Capsules and share why they work so powerfully. These capsules aren’t just the oil blend made into a capsule, they contain different oils and so much more in addition.
doTERRA Adaptive blend
This beautiful-smelling oil blend contains a blend of Wild Orange, Lavender, Copaiba, Spearmint, Magnolia, Rosemary, Neroli, and Sweetgum. There are four oils in the capsules two are the same as the blend, Lavender and Wild Orange but the capsules are different otherwise.
doTERRA Adaptive Complex
Let’s dive into the non-oil ingredients of the doTERRA Adaptive complex capsule: Sceletium, GABA, and Ahiflower.
Sceletium | Calm it all down
Sceltium is a plant from South Africa, it has a very long historical use as a traditional medicine used by tribes in South Africa. They called it Kana. There are records going back to 1662 which state that they used this plant to enhance mood, cause relaxation and induce euphoric feelings. They would pick the plant, bury it to ferment it, then dry it. After it was dry they would chew it, smoke it, or snuff it to produce its potent benefits.
The reason Scletium has a calming effect on the body is due to a group of alkaloids, notably mesembrine, mesembrenol and tortuosamine. These compounds interact with receptors in the brain enhancing the production of dopamine (pleasure chemical in brain) and prolong the activity of serotonin (critical to us feeling happy). Ingesting the herb makes you have a tremendous feeling of well-being and increases mental alertness and heightened awareness. If you get that dull, low-mood feeling this is certainly a healthier option than a triple espresso shot in your coffee!
In one study of the effects of Sceletium reported in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, the main alkaloids of the plant demonstrated the capacity to extend the activity of serotonin. This activity is known as SSRI, or selective serotonin absorption inhibition. How amazing that God gave us such powerful help through a plant!
GABA| The brakes of the brain
When you’re anxious your brain starts firing off thoughts, your heart starts racing, maybe you shake and have irrational thoughts about safety, your children, etc. Worry, stress, fear and anxious feelings cause our brain to be over-excited. GABA’s‘s job is to put the brakes on that over-excitedness and shift your body into low gear. Gaba inhibits neural activity and inhibits over-firing of nervous system so it reduces mental and physical strain.
GABA is extremely calming on a neurological level. The daily recommended amount for GABA is 500mg and dōTERRA’s Adaptive complex contains 100mg, so you do not need to worry about the side effects of taking too much GABA. The dosage is 1 capsule but I have taken two or three over the course of a day, when needed.
If you are prone to anxious feelings you’ll want to take yours in the morning and if you struggle with sleeping you’ll want to take it in the evening.
Ahiflower | Omega superhero
Ahiflower is amazing! It is a plant from the UK that contains high amounts of our essential daily omegas. Ahiflower oil is truly an unrivaled omega source. It contains more and healthier omegas than any other natural plant or seed oil. Ahiflower is a naturally wild, and now cultivated, agricultural crop grown by farmers in the United Kingdom. Each Ahiflower bloom produces up to four seeds. These seeds are pressed to produce a superior omega-rich, healthy oil with a higher quality and higher quantity of omegas than any other seed oil ever discovered. Ahiflower contains more total and biologically advanced plant omegas (like stearidonic acid, SDA) than flax, chia, and hemp seed oils. Wow!
Unlike flax, Ahiflower also contains GLA, an essential omega-6 fatty acid associated with skin health, hormonal balance, and anti-inflammatory support.. GLA is typically taken as a supplement made from evening primrose oil or borage oil.
doTERRA Adaptive: For mental wellness
Now do you understand why I am a big fan of this capsule and the whole doterra adaptive system? We’re getting all these great omegas that are great for our brain, our heart, and calming inflammatory responses. We’re getting GABA that tells our brains to SLOW DOWN, Sceltium to calm and clear brain fog and get back on track. Then we have the added benefit of doTERRA’s CPTG essential oils Lavender and Wild Orange for calming, plus Coriander and Fennel to counteract low energy and nervousness – all in one capsule!
I’ve been carrying the pre-diluted Adaptive Touch oil roller bottle wherever I go and applying it as needed on my wrists and chest. It smells beautiful. I call doTERRA’s Adaptive system the “mental health collection” because of the beautiful way it supports our minds and bodies for optimal mental wellness.
We can go to sleep early, drink enough water eat healthy foods (which absolutely effect your mood) but we can’t do it all. There’s still the fast pace of our culture, social media strains, stress, finances and big life changes that we can’t avoid. So when you cant avoid …. adapt! We all need a little extra support sometimes to adapt and THRIVE!
The doTERRA Adaptive system products are available separately and as a collection.
If you struggle with adapting to the ups and downs of life I hope you are encouraged that there is HOPE from plants God gave us on this earth.
Are you ready to get these amazing products in your home and try them for yourself? Let’s chat! I want to help you.
Click here to get my: Recommended kit for mental health
Laura says
Are capsules recommended/appropriate for a kid (9 years old)? Her levels of anxiety are high and even when she is having fun she can’t stop picking her fingers (skin picking disorder).
Tammy says
I’m so grateful for the Adaptiv system/protocol I’ve been using them since convention and has made a wonderful change in my processing life❣
Thank you so much for the detailed information?
Healing in our Homes says
Im so glad Tammy!
Carmen Matuu says
Is this good for lightheadness and body weakness along with a blur ? I don’t know what’s going in but I have this feelings all day and it sucks I also lay down it makes no difference at I still have all th symptoms and it’s so strong will this pull work for me and how long before it takes affect? And does it have any side effects or withdraws? I also get numbness on both arms and legs also time to time daily
Healing in our Homes says
Carmen – that sounds like you may have more serious issues going on. Adaptiv helps with feeling anxious, overwhelmed, super stressed or really down. I hope you get checked out by a dr, naturopath or chiropractor.
Alyssa T. says
Hi there, I do take these capsules already and am amazed at what they do. I didn’t know you could take more. I take them for my anxiety but last year I found out I have PMDD. In the past I would forget to take these then found out I really do need them bc it was helping my mood and more. I still feel like I need something around my period. So doctors only suggest antidepressants for PMDD. It took me forever to finally give in😔 I didn’t want to but I needed something more to help.
I’m wondering if I take 2 maybe even 3 sometimes will this actually help with PMDD? I’m on a low dose of antidepressants and actually today went down to 10mg I’m trying to get off them (with my doctors help of course). I hate the side effects of my meds😣 and I’m also a little nervous to get off of them completely so I’m trying to find something to help more around that time.
Healing in our Homes says
Alyssa, I cant advise on oils and a specific diagnosis. I do know you can take more than 2. Just go slow and pay attention to how you feel while working with your Dr to reduce your meds.
Laura Castillo says
Can I take Adaptiv capsules if I have an aneurysm?
Laura says
Can I take an Adaptiv if I have an aneurysm?