By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor06.02.22
Adaptogens are a collection of plants and fungi that help promote the body’s resilience to stress, fatigue, and more. While research is still nascent, ashwagandha, ginseng (Panax), rhodiola, cordyceps, and eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) serve as the flagship ingredients of this emerging category.
“They’re thought to stimulate your body’s stress-protection response and help return it to a more balanced state,” said Meghan Wahlin, senior customer marketing manager at Glanbia Nutritionals. “For example, adaptogens may give you energy if you’re tired, or calm you down if you’re restless. That’s the beauty of these herbs—they meet you where you are at and offer true personalization. I think more research needs to be done on adaptogens and their possible health benefits, but it’s an exciting area.”
Found in ancient medicinal practices like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, many of these botanicals have been consumed in various forms by people for millennia. The historic tradition of use of these ingredients is a testament to the
“They’re thought to stimulate your body’s stress-protection response and help return it to a more balanced state,” said Meghan Wahlin, senior customer marketing manager at Glanbia Nutritionals. “For example, adaptogens may give you energy if you’re tired, or calm you down if you’re restless. That’s the beauty of these herbs—they meet you where you are at and offer true personalization. I think more research needs to be done on adaptogens and their possible health benefits, but it’s an exciting area.”
Found in ancient medicinal practices like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, many of these botanicals have been consumed in various forms by people for millennia. The historic tradition of use of these ingredients is a testament to the
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