adaptogenic
Britishadjective
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“My ideal day in L.A. would be taking the Berendo Stairs to Griffith Park, checking out the staff recommendations at Skylight Books and going to Erewhon to get their spicy buffalo cauliflower and some overpriced adaptogenic beverage that promises to change my life.”
From Los Angeles Times
Thanks to a “shroom boom” partly turbocharged by increased interest in both the aesthetic and psychedelic qualities of mushrooms, news of the potential health benefits of nonpsychedelic mushrooms has spawned a growing supplement market for so-called “adaptogenic mushrooms” in North America.
From Los Angeles Times
Few mushroom aficionados discuss the row publicly for fear of stoking its flames or discouraging consumers from taking either adaptogenic or psychedelic mushrooms, but “all the mycologists and mushroom people talk about it privately,” Walker adds, disclosing that his podcast has received sponsorship fees from Chilton’s company Nammex.
From Los Angeles Times
In Erewhon, you can’t throw a gluten-free turmeric chicken tender without hitting a canned beverage touting its adaptogenic qualities.
From Los Angeles Times
The adaptogenic drink market is booming, as research shows that young people are less interested in alcohol and seek healthy alternatives.
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