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A Hot Take on Supplements, Adaptogens, and Herbs

Are They Really the Cure?

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Abigail Chambley
Nov 05, 2024
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I used to be the supplement queen, adding all kinds of adaptogens and mushrooms to my morning potions. 🍄 When I traveled to Italy and France in 2021, I packed over ten bottles in my suitcase—mainly out of fear that eating gluten, dairy, and sugar would make me break out, as I discuss in some of my other articles.

Supplements I brought with me during my …

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