Biohacking with Brittany 91. Brands Are Misusing Adaptogens and What to Look For Instead With Ben Levine From Rasa
Today we have Ben LeVine who is the co-founder and chief herbalist at Rasa which makes adaptogen-rich elixirs, powders, and drinks. We talk about the benefits of adaptogens, what are adaptogens and what are not, and using adaptogens as alternatives for coffee.
Rasa is here to transform the way we energize with delicious, adaptogen-packed herbal coffee alternatives.
We talk about:
02:30 - My sleep has not been great recently and the sleep supplements I have been taking
14:00 - Who is Ben LeVine
16:10 - The first herb Ben used in a medicinal way
19:00 - The booming use of adaptogens and what they are
22:00 - Choosing the right adaptogen
27:30 - Plants that are not adaptogens and characteristics of adaptogens
31:00 - Adaptogens and stress
32:30 - How to start with adaptogens for beginners
34:00 - Adaptogens and probiotics
35:30 - Coffee and its side effects
41:00 - Coffee and sleep
45:30 - Is decaf coffee healthy?
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