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		Ask HN: Are Adaptogens Real or Bullshit?
		1 point by sydthrowaway on Sept 22, 2021 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

datashaman on Sept 22, 2021 [–]

Bullshit, in many territories. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen

LargoLasskhyfv on Sept 22, 2021 | [–]

Interestingly in this case the german entry has a bit more info

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen

If it is to be trusted is another matter. As with anything, there is hype, BS, marketing involved.

One could also ask if energy drinks are real or BS, apart from sugar and caffeine. Or so called 'superfruits'.

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