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As Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology of Adaptation, Israel I. Brekhman
worked at the Far East Science Center of the USSR in Vladivostok. Beginning in 1956, Dr.
Brekhman and his associates studied the effectiveness of the Adaptogenic plants on the basis
of daily and seasonal changes in individuals and under different environmental conditions. The
scientific group studied 233 plants, their admixtures, and their biological actions.
Dr. Brekhman devised four elaborate computer programs to classify the plants and herbs as to
biological and toxic actions and also study the beneficial effects of the herbs.
"To prepare people for life, to make them healthy, stable,
happy and to protect them from stress. All my life, I have
worked toward this goal, and now, finally, I have achieved
a breakthrough. It is a complicated preparation of natural
plant materials, which are the best, and the most effective,
ingredients I have studied in all the years of my research.
These ingredients work together in a combination that
derive additional power from the mixture itself-a whole
orchestra of ingredients creating the complex multi-sound
symphony of this life-enhancing formula."
- Dr. Israel I. Brekhman
The Russian scientist and medical doctor, Dr. Nicolai Lazarev, was mentor to Israel Brekhman.
Lazarev and Brekhman coined the name "adaptogen", and set out on a quest to discover which
nutritional supplements would accomplish the following:
1) Help one resist the stresses of life and time.
2) Help release the wellsprings of stamina, energy and vitality.
3) Help in banishing fatigue and increase capacity for work and endurance.
4) Help in restoring body balance, mental and physical well-being.
Dr. N. Lazarev offered both a clue and direction for the quest - "Search for the answer in nature".
Dr. Brekhman conducted extensive research for more than 45 years on Adaptogenic herbs and
is considered the "Father of Adaptogens".


Dr. Brekhman identified a nucleus of ten groups of formulations that had therapeutic and
beneficial properties.
He and his group are the inventors and holders of 21 international patents relating to his work
in developing natural plant substances. He has published 22 monographs, several hundred
scientific articles and many books. The Soviet Union presented Dr. Brekhman with its highest
award (The Order of Lenin) in recognition of his scientific work and achievements. His work
and formulations were very important and of immense help to the Russian space program and
Russia's world class athletes.
The Adaptogen formulations help to:
1) Increase physical capacity and athletic performance
2) Restore the natural balance of the cosmonauts' physiology to cope with problems
of motion, vertigo, weightlessness, enforced inactivity and difficulties in space flight


Dr. lsrael l. Brekhman, who many call the Father of Adaptogens, devoted his life to the discovery
and application of natural substances that would have the greatest benefit to mankind. Brekhman
was determined to combine the herbs having the greatest benefit into one "elixir." This was a very
challenging project. The resulting blend is very stable and has been shown to have a long and
useful shelf life.
Analysis of the resulting blend surprised even Dr. Brekhman who expected that the resulting
substance would have a greater benefit than the sum of the parts. Laboratory analysis of the
stimulating activity shows that the Lera® blend has a biological benefit that is 5.5 times greater
than the sum of the parts as measured ln a cocktail blend. Brekhman was satisfied with the results
and was determined that his research would now contribute to better health and well-being.
Lera® Adaptogen Blend is a unique blend of
adaptogens combined by a proprietary process
called co-extraction.