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] 

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 adaptogens and their uses [11:22] 

• What determines good quality ginseng? What are ginsenosides? [13:17]  

5. Questions from the community 

• What is the most powerful adaptogen? [22:37] 

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 

• What Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care? 

• From the podcast archives:  

• Medicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’? 

Products mentioned in this episode: Daily Greens Plus, Rhodiola, Stress Test, Pre-Workout Elite, Creatine, Beta Alanine-SR, Stress Balance, Craving and Stress Support, Curcumin Phytosome 

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