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Took ginseng for 5 months. developed tolerance. i'm on 1 month break. can i take other adaptogens meanwhile or will it build even stonger tolerance?
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Take a break: I've never really seen any good results from taking "adaptogens", other than anecdotal reports, so I would just take a break if you've been taking it for 5 months straight. Most herbal treatments/Chinese medications are meant to be used similar to western medicine. i.e. don't take it if you're not sick. Your best prevention against illness is a nutritional diet, exercise, and adequate sleep!
Answered 9/24/2015
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