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AMA #3: Adaptogens, Fasting & Fertility, Bluetooth/EMF Risks, Cognitive Load Limits & More
Huberman Lab
What Are Adaptogens?
There's a lot of mixed information about adaptogens like ashwagandana. The definition of an adaptogen has not really been cemented in various communities. There is very little evidence that adaptogens can directly modulate neurotransmitters or neuromodulators like dopamine, serotonin, etc. But by adjusting the timing and levels of cortisol, especially in the afternoon and evening, that is going to have indirect effects on levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, etc.
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