Slay Stress with Adaptogens: Supplements 101
Adaptogens are all the rage, making their way into popular pick-me-up products (looking at you, Monster energy drinks). Many different plants are adaptogens (Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Rhodiola, etc), but should these plants really be taken willy-nilly? Tina & Leah give you the low down on adaptogens, including their uses, side effects, and some contraindications.
What's an adaptogen? "a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. A well-known example is ginseng." Tune in to learn more!
Learn more about Ginseng
Technical paper on Asian and American ginsengs
Schisandra Herbalgram from American Botanical Council
The difference between red and white Panax ginseng
ASCO study on ginseng and cancer-related fatigue
American (Wisconsin) ginseng from the source
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00:00 - What's up with Ashwaganda everywhere?
02:50 - Introduction
04:34 - Adaptogens- No drug equivalents
07:45 - Homeostasis
10:31 - How do Adaptogens work?
13:57 - Back to Ashwaganda
16:00 - Ginsengs- Asian & American
24:21 - The not really a ginseng, ginseng
26:25 - Ashwaganda- the details
28:40 - Schisandra
32:22 - Rhodiola
34:45 - Holy Basil
37:17 - Cautions & Contraindications
49:39 - Quality control in herbal products
53:57 - New Unofficial Theme Song
54:40 - Wrap up
