adaptogen
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adaptogens
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Origin of adaptogen
C20: from adapt + -gen
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She began taking supplements including an adaptogen blend and a herbal tonic to aid with stress management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Grass&Co told us it's their mission "to deliver high-strength natural adaptogen and vitamin-packed blends formulated by experts... which are supported by approved health claims."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025
While ashwagandha has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, only recently has it become more popular in the United States, where it is marketed as a so-called "adaptogen" for enhancing one's life.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2023
Compost seems to act like an adaptogen for soil.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Droplet sells a three-can sampler of its sparkling adaptogen drinks, Pretty Balanced, Pretty Happy and Pretty Bright, for $20.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration categorizes adaptogens as supplements; thus they are not regulated the same way drugs are.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2024
Most specialty grocery or liquor stores now offer colorful cans and bottles that advertise so-called adaptogens, ingredients that beverage companies claim can help you manage stress, enhance creativity and sharpen focus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2024
There are theories about why people may report less stress after taking ashwagandha, based on what experts know about adaptogens overall.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
In an article for the journal Pharmaceuticals, researchers wrote that "adaptogens increase the state of nonspecific resistance in stress and decrease sensitivity to stressors, which results in stress protection."
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2022
As members sipped from their glasses, Joey Rubin, a leader of the group’s Los Angeles chapter, explained that the drink contained adaptogens, herbs said to increase focus and stimulate creativity.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
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