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natural substances that help the body adapt to stress

Adaptogens are natural substances, often derived from plants and herbs, that are believed to help the body resist and adapt to stressors, whether physical, chemical, or biological. They work by modulating the body's stress response and promoting homeostasis, potentially improving overall health and resilience. Examples include ashwagandha, rhodiola, and ginseng.

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research Bibliometric Study of Adaptogens in Dermatology: Pharmacophylogeny, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Mechanisms

1 citations, February 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy”

Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.

research Clinical Nutrition Program Improves Post-Concussion Symptoms in 23-Year-Old Female

January 2019 in “Frontiers in neurology”

A nutrition program improved a young woman's concussion symptoms.

research The Therapeutic Potential of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) in Non-Malignant Dermatological Conditions

July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”

Ashwagandha may help with skin and hair issues, but more research is needed.

research Physiological and Pharmacological Features of the Non-Saponin Components in Korean Red Ginseng

67 citations, February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research”

Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.

research Steroid Plant Hormones: Effects Outside the Plant Kingdom

46 citations, September 2014 in “Steroids”

Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.

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