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AOR AOR - Ortho Adapt, 120 cap

AOR Ortho Adapt - A premium anti-stress formula containing adaptogens and adrenals. Includes porcine adrenal tissue and cortex to provide needed peptides and cofactors, along with Pantethine (the "activated" form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)), and botanical adaptogens. Supports the body's ability to respond to stress with balanced, proactive energy rather than alarm or exhaustion. Designed to help the body deal with stress effectively, by stimulating the adrenal glands and helping to prevent adrenal insufficiency. Adaptogenic herbs are substances that provide support to the body during times of stress. They activate whole-body nonspecific defenses, redirecting the body’s resources to provide energy for active engagement with any stressor, whether physical, emotional or environmental. Vitamins C and B5 are quickly depleted during stress and are required by the adrenal glands to make stress hormones. All of these factors work together to prevent fatigue and burnout, boost energy levels and support the ability to cope. AOR Ortho Adapt can provide a boost for anyone who is stressed, tired, fatigued or trying to keep up with the demands of today’s fast-paced lifestyle at work school, sports, or family life at home.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $41.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Adaptogen support: Herbs traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress.
Steady energy: Supports balanced energy without the spike and the crash.
Calm focus: Helps you stay even through demanding days.

Best suited to: high stress periods with flagging energy and low resilience, someone who wants a broad adaptogen blend, not one herb alone, comfortable taking a porcine-derived glandular supplement.

What the research supports

A four-capsule adaptogen blend built around porcine adrenal gland tissue and standardized rhodiola rosea. At the full 4-capsule dose, the bottle lasts a month.

Rhodiola fatigue trials typically use 3%-rosavin extracts, 100 to 600 mg a day.

Fatigue (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Rhodiola blunts the stress hormone spike that leaves you drained after a demanding day. Trials using extracts standardized like this one show measurably less fatigue under ongoing stress.
Stress (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Ashwagandha lowers cortisol output during chronic stress, easing the wired, tired feeling that comes with it. Most positive human trials used more than the 200 mg here, so expect a milder effect.
Cortisol metabolism (evidence: limited, from mechanistic, traditional use): Licorice slows how quickly the body clears cortisol, which is the theory behind pairing it with adrenal tissue here. Human trial support for that combination is thin, resting mostly on traditional use.

Read the literature: Fatigue on PubMed, Stress on PubMed, Cortisol metabolism on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

High stress periods with flagging energy and low resilience: The combination of adrenal cortex, vitamin C, pantethine and three adaptogenic herbs targets the raw materials and herbs studied for stress response support.
Someone who wants a broad adaptogen blend, not one herb alone: Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha and rhodiola are combined here rather than relying on a single adaptogen.
Comfortable taking a porcine-derived glandular supplement: The formula's core ingredient is porcine adrenal gland cortex, not a plant or synthetic substitute.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone with high blood pressure, kidney or heart issues, or bipolar spectrum disorder: Look for a licorice-free or DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) adaptogen blend instead, since the 800 mg of full licorice extract here can affect blood pressure and potassium balance.
Vegetarians, vegans, or anyone avoiding animal glandulars: Choose a plant-only adaptogen formula built around ashwagandha, rhodiola or ginseng without adrenal tissue.
Someone wanting a clinically dosed single adaptogen: A standalone ashwagandha extract dosed at 300 to 600 mg would give a stronger dose of that specific herb than this blend does.

What to expect

Most people trying an adaptogen and glandular combination like this notice changes in energy and stress tolerance gradually, generally over two to six weeks of consistent use, rather than immediately. It is meant to be taken daily after a meal and built up to the 2 to 4 capsule range rather than used as a one-off pick-me-up.

How it compares

Compared with a standalone high-dose ashwagandha extract: Ortho Adapt adds adrenal cortex tissue, vitamin C, pantethine and two other herbs on top of ashwagandha for a broader stress-support approach. The tradeoff: You get less ashwagandha per dose than a dedicated 300 to 600 mg ashwagandha product would provide.
Compared with DGL or licorice-free adaptogen blends: The full licorice extract here contributes glycyrrhizin, which some formulas remove for adrenal or hormonal support without blood pressure risk. The tradeoff: You take on the caution list around blood pressure, potassium and drug interactions that DGL products avoid.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Porcine Adrenal Gland Cortex, Vitamin C, Siberian ginseng extract, Ashwagandha extract and 3 more
Ingredient form: cap
Servings per container: 120
Suggested use: Take 2-4 capsules daily after a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take 2-4 capsules daily after a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each 4 capsules contains

Porcine Adrenal Gland Cortex: 500 mg
Vitamin C: 500 mg
Siberian ginseng extract: 200 mg
Ashwagandha extract: 200 mg
Rhodiola rosea extract (3% rosavins, 1% salidroside): 150 mg
Licorice extract 5:1 (Glycyrrhiza glabra): 800 mg
B5, Pantothenic acid (pantethine, calcium D-pantothenate): 200 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate, silicon dioxide, hypromellose, carrot root powder.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish. Non-GMO.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with thyroid, sedative or immune medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Ortho Adapt

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.