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Cortisol, ashwagandha and the realistic case for adaptogens

A measured look at the research — what we know, what we don't, and why dose-response curves matter.

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A literature review with our take on three pillars of the adaptogen class: ashwagandha, rhodiola, and reishi. We focus on the dose-response and timing data — and where the marketing has outpaced the science.

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