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Adaptogens: Help you adapt

What: Herbs that help the body adapt to different stressors. Used in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Not to be confused with stimulants, which are fast-acting. Top botanicals include ashwagandha, schizandra, rhodiola, maca.

Why: Stress reduction, endurance and strength, memory and mood. For example, a 2012 human study in India found 300 mg ashwaghanda twice daily for 60 days led to decreased stress, depression and anxiety.

Where: Supplements, including tinctures.