What are Adaptogens? – Ashwagandha Explained by Dr. Berg

Adaptogens can have some pretty amazing effects on the body, but what is an adaptogen? Find out. 

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Timestamps 
0:03 What are adaptogens? 
0:39 Homeostasis 
1:37 The four best adaptogens 
1:49 Benefits of ashwagandha 

In this video, I'm going to cover what you need to know about adaptogens. 

What are adaptogens? 
An adaptogen is usually a plant or herb that helps increase the ability to adapt and avoid damage from harmful factors. The Latin word for adaptogen is "adaptare," which means to adjust or fit. The greek word for "GEN" means produced by or generated by. So, an adaptogen generates the ability to adjust to stress.

Stress is something that threatens homeostasis.

Homeostasis is a steady state of equilibrium. You have different normal values that are generated by different mechanisms that control homeostasis, which is your internal ability to adapt to the environment—to keep things normal. But, when you have stress, it can push some of these factors out of balance. For example, when you're stressed, cortisol goes up. In this situation, an adaptogen can help bring that back to normal. If your immune system is suppressed, adaptogens may even be able to help bring it back to a higher level.

The four best adaptogens:

1. Siberian ginseng
2. Panax ginseng 
3. Rhodiola 
4. Ashwagandha 

My favorite adaptogen is ashwagandha. 

Ashwagandha can be good for:

• Inflammatory conditions like arthritis 
• Anxiety
• ADHA
• Stress relief
• Lowering cortisol 
• Adrenal stress

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 58 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

What is an adaptogen, and how do adaptogens work? I hope this video helps you understand these important questions. Thanks for watching!

[Boogan-D]

Sleep is a great adaptogen. I like a cold bedroom. I shut the hvac vent. My bedroom got down to 62F. I slept nine hours. Now I'm a brand new man.

[ricks]

Ashwagonda: amazingly effect, subtle but takes the edge off situations that would otherwise be a little stressfull.

[jasonmiller]

I like that he doesn't assume I already know all the terminology. He explains everything.

[alexandernystrom]

Today stress is created by ourselves. I realized that I actually wanted to be stressed or allowed it as I had my life goals as I unconsciously was prioritieseing this before my happiness. When you say that happiness comes first you start making different choices. Also Ive started with a strong blend of reishi, Siberian ginseng and ashwaganda which really speeds up the process of recovering from years and years of stress and anxiety.. all problems have a solution so make sure that you actually know what you want and then implement the changes.

[stephenketcher]

I sprinkle a teaspoon of siberian ginseng powder over my main meal everyday. This video adds to my previous knowledge

[marymartha]

It's pouring down raining here in my region....lightening and thunderstorms....scary....😲 Got my cup of Matcha tea, now let's see what Dr Berg is talking about.

[cybervigilante]

I'm making a lot of chicken soup with carrots, celery, pepper, garlic, bay leaves, etc. Always helped me with flu when I was a kid.

[Cococonutt]

Finally the video I’ve been waiting for. I love adaptogens! Especially of the mushroom sort.

[redeinabadre]

يا ريت يتم ترجمة الفيديو مثل المعتاد وجزاكم الله ألف خير

[Abo.Hamza]

نحتاج إلى ترجمة هذا الفيديو إلى اللغة العربية ، من فضلك.

[mbrown]

Wow! I can’t believe I was just checking out the ingredients of a drink that a friend put me into a few months back. Its Ionix Supreme. It’s worked so well but I just needed to know if it’s good for my 18 year old daughter to take it. I few minutes ago I found out it’s an adaptogen with a few of the foods listed in this video. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw your notification show up and of course I had to comment. Now I know I’m onto a good thing! Thank you as always

[JackHughes]

Ashwagandha has helped me combat stress and sleep at night! Nature has all the solutions🙏

[beng]

When it comes to ashwagandha I recommend it as the herbal tea form. As for pills it's better to get it as ksm-66, sensoril, or the new shoden form. As regular ashwagandha is not as effective as the concentrated types.

[clagle]

I've never experienced any effect from herbal medicine, but I have benefited from some vitamins and minerals.

[chrisreason]

Anytime i think or wonder about something i love how you always have a video about it the next day

[alanblazek]

Thank u Dr. Berg. Thee main. thing that helped adrenal fatigue was going organic with greens and red cabbage---bloating drastically cut, dropped weight.

[DebbiePeet]

Thank you Dr. Berg for all you do Great Videos 🌟 God Bless You and Your Family Dr. Berg FOREVER AMEN🙇‍♀️✝️🙏

[MomoKunDaYo]

"So what is an adaptogen?"

*I dont know, tell me.*

"Okay, let's talk about that."

*Ah, thank you*

[IAMElsLife]

Thanks Dr. Berg for a quick an informative video. God bless. ♥️

[dontttalktostrangers]

I’m a highly adaptable personality, but I’d never heard of adaptogens before today. Thanks! I plan to deliberately add them to my diet.