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This week's hot take, adaptogens.

Maybe you've heard of herbs like Ashwaganda, rodeola.

Those are adaptogens, but what the heck are adaptogens?

And can they really help you reduce stress and balance your hormones?

Well, let's unpack a little bit of the science behind these herbs and figure out whether they're

worth the hype. So first of all, let's define what an adaptogen actually is. Adaptogens are groups

of herbs and plants that are believed to help the body adapt stress.

They've been used for centuries in traditional systems like Ayurbic and Chinese medicine,

but they've recently gained a ton of attention in the wellness community for their potential

to regulate stress, improve energy, and promote, quote, overall balance in the body, end quote.

But what makes adaptogens special?

Well, the idea is that adaptogens can help your body return to a state of balance.

Whether that's physical, emotional, or environmental stress, arguably they work by interacting

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