The Controversy Surrounding Adaptogens and Pseudoscientific Practices in the Supplement Industry

The chapter explores the concept of adaptogens and the lack of scientific evidence behind their purported benefits, critiquing vague marketing claims and pseudoscientific practices in the supplement industry. It delves into concerns about alternative medicine exploiting vague symptoms for financial gain and the potential risks of herbal products being used as drugs without proper scientific definitions. The conversation also addresses the legal loopholes allowing for misleading claims in the industry and the risks of alternative treatments interacting with prescribed medications.