20-01-2012, 16:42
(19-01-2012, 20:20)Isabelle Wrote: Adaptogen
What is this and how does it work?
In my opinion, they don't exist and they don't work. It is an old belief from antiquity, that an herb exists, the Panacaea, that fixes all ailments and leaves all the healthy bits alone. The idea was given up in the 16th century, but it still works well if you want to sell any supplement in the shop.
Just out of interest, you might like to take a look at the the Wikipedia ( yes I know!) item on Adaptogens. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen
According to them it was invented by the Russians in 1947 and the concept is now officially accepted by both the FDA and the EU. However like you I still have my doubts, personally.