What is an adaptogen?
What is an adaptogen?
Adaptogens are a class of plants considered beneficial for the body's ability to adapt to stress. Integrative medicine specialist Tieraona Low Dog, MD, describes some of these healthy herbs, including astragalus and ashwagandha.
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