Adaptogens

Adaptogens for children: for most raw materials, there are no studies in children, and EMA advises against them below 18 years. Safety table and signals to see a doctor.

Four adaptogens have placebo studies on sexual functions, the rest have none. A table with the verdict, number of participants, and funding source.

Adaptogens for weight loss: a meta-analysis of 20 studies and 1249 participants found no effect of ashwagandha on body weight. We check what the numbers say and for whom they make sense.

Five studies with placebo measured the impact of ashwagandha on sexual functions. How many people, how long, what was found in women and men, and who paid for it.

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus): what compounds it contains, what studies have really shown in humans, how to dose it, and what to watch out for when choosing a product.

Lion's Mane extract: extract types, concentration ratios, dosing, and labels. Separately what has been shown in humans and what only in the lab.