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Five anti-fatigue plants

When fatigue invades us, we don't necessarily have time to respond to it with rest... We often prefer to swallow coffee over coffee or gorge ourselves on vitamin C... And if, for a change, we opted for plants? They are full of advantages! In particular, they improve resistance to effort or infections, increase intellectual performance, reduce emotional reactions... Overview.

Ginseng

Its root contains ginsenoides, group B vitamins and essential amino acids. Its number one asset? Improve physical and intellectual performance! But also strengthen the body's immunity and improve libido...

It is used as a 10-day cure, with a variable dosage of 500 mg to 2gr max per day.

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Eleutherococcus

It is the cousin of ginseng. It is for its part a general stimulant to use in case of persistent fatigue! It would also be very good for boosting physical performance, so use it if you are preparing physically for intense activity (moving?).

In infusion:2 g to 4 g of dried root in 150 ml of boiling water, and about 2 cups per day.

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Rhodiola

Rush period at work, love that distracts you or tires you? This plant will be useful for improving your memory and attention skills! It also has the power to fight against hypoglycemia and stimulate the immune system.

As a 3-week cure, take 350 to 700 mg of an extract of Rhodiola rosea standardized to at least 3% rosavine and 1% salidrosides, the two active substances.

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Mushrooms

They are physical and psychic stimulants. But not all of them, only "shiitake" are effective! You can eat them fresh bought in organic stores or take them in the form of capsules. They are often found in Asian cuisine!

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Ashwagandha

It is also called Indian ginseng and it will help you in particular to resist stress. For when fatigue is associated with pressure (divorce, new job, etc.). It is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine.

Take a month of treatment, take a break of a week, resume a month. In capsules.

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To read:No longer being tired is smart , Alexandra Chopard, Daily Malin editions.