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Podcast: The Thorne Podcast
Episode: All About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and Uses
Description: What are adaptogens? These substances, which can be botanicals, mushrooms, or certain vitamins, help the body “adapt” to stressors and maintain homeostasis. Dr. Amanda Frick joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the uses and benefits of their favorite adaptogens, like ginseng, ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and cordyceps.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. What are adaptogens? How adaptogens help your body “adapt” [1:35]
Botanical examples of adaptogens [3:38]
Research on adaptogens [4:33]
2. How do adaptogens support homeostasis? [7:17]
3. Use of adaptogens in functional medicine [8:39]
4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s and Dr. Robert Rountree’s favorite a...