adaptogen
noun
adap·to·gen
ə-ˈdap-tə-jən 
: a nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is held to increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning
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Contrary to popular belief, adaptogens cannot get rid of stress.
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This Source Naturals supplement has adaptogens eleutherococcus and astragalus that naturally help lower stress levels.
—Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024
Other energy supplements may contain adaptogens or herbal ingredients, like ginseng or ashwagandha.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Many include adaptogens, herbs that are marketed as having specific health and cognitive benefits, while others include substances such as THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, for their mood-altering properties.
—Ece Yildirim, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024
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Valeriya Chupinina, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024
This Source Naturals supplement has adaptogens eleutherococcus and astragalus that naturally help lower stress levels.
—Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024
Other energy supplements may contain adaptogens or herbal ingredients, like ginseng or ashwagandha.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Many include adaptogens, herbs that are marketed as having specific health and cognitive benefits, while others include substances such as THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, for their mood-altering properties.
—Ece Yildirim, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024
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adaptogen
noun
adap·to·gen
ə-ˈdap-tə-jən
: a nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is held to increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning
Fortunately, a class of herbs known in herbal medicine as adaptogens can provide an added boost of vitality and increase the body's ability to adapt to common stresses.—James Bailey, Yoga Journal,
James Bailey, Yoga Journal,
adaptogenic
adjective
… adaptogenic herbs like ginseng and milk thistle, which can help build stress resistance.
—Barb Berggoetz, The Indianapolis (Indiana) Star
Barb Berggoetz, The Indianapolis (Indiana) Star
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